A security alert in Newtownabbey has ended as a viable device has been removed for examination.
People had been evacuated from their homes due to the incident this afternoon in the Felden Place area.
Police and ATO attended the scene today following the report of a suspicious object.
Inspector Patty said: "The object, which has been declared a viable device, was made safe and taken away for examination.
"Residents have now been allowed to return to their homes.
"We're grateful to local people for their patience. Families had to leave their homes, having their afternoon disrupted, while we worked to make the area safe.
"Most importantly, it's fortunate that no one was physically injured. The consequences of this attack could have been devastating.
"I am appealing to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 869 of 22/02/20.
"Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
