The PSNI has appealed for information after the recovery of three viable pipe bombs during a security alert in Antrim.

The alert followed a report to police at around 12.30pm of a suspicious object in the Dunsilly Road area on Sunday.

The army bomb squad examined the object and declared it to be three viable explosive devices which have been taken away for further examination.

Detective Sergeant Coulter said: "No homes were evacuated, however a section of the A26 in Antrim, between the Dunsilly roundabout and the Kilbegs Road roundabout, was closed to traffic for a time but has since reopened.

"I want to thank all those who were inconvenienced for their patience while we worked to keep the community safe.

"Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 692 of 04/11/18."

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Belfast Telegraph