Man Arrested After Viable Device Found in Co Down Security Alert

A security alert in Co Down has now ended as a man has been arrested after a device, believed to be viable, has been taken away. Police conducted a search of residential premises in the Mill Street area of Newtownards at around 1:45 pm on Friday, May 30.

During the search, a "suspicious object" was located. A number of residents in the Mill House apartment block were evacuated and the road was closed. The object, which police said is believed to be viable, has been taken away for further examination. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences.

Mill Street has now reopened, and residents are able to return to their homes.