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The Police Service of Northern Ireland have helped rescue a number of people from apartments on the Belfast Lough shore.

PSNI M&EA District (@PSNIMEADistrict) Number of residents evacuated from apartments in Rodgers Quay, Carrickfergus due to risk of flooding posed by tidal surges. #Ophelia

The residents from Rodgers Quay in Carrickfergus were evacuated out of the complex following fears of tidal surges tonight.

They have been taken to a local council hall for the evening, the PSNI said.

A pub in Carrickfergus has also had to be evacuated tonight. In a tweet from the JD Wetherspoon-owned Central Bar, staff said: “Folks on advice from the PSNI we have had to evacuate the pub due to a possible and I must stress possible storm surge coming up Belfast Lough.

They added: “Stay safe, do not attempt to come to the pub at this time. We will keep you posted.”