Suspicious object found during Ards security alert

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The object, which is believed to be viable, was found during a search of residential premises

A suspicious object has been taken for forensic examination after a security alert in Newtownards, County Down.

The object, which is believed to be viable, was found during a search of residential premises in the Mill Street area shortly after 13:45 BST on Friday.

A man in his 40s was arrested during the search operation.

Mill Street has now reopened and residents who were evacuated from an apartment block are able to return to their homes.