Controlled explosion of 'suspicious' object at flats Published duration 3 May 2014

image caption Police discovered the suspicious object while searching a flat in Birkshaw Brae

Police have confirmed that a controlled explosion has been carried out on a "suspicious" object found in North Lanarkshire.

Bomb disposal experts were called to a block of flats in Birkshaw Brae, Wishaw, after police with a warrant searched the property.

Nearby residents were asked to leave their homes after the operation on Friday afternoon.

The controlled explosion was carried out shortly after 19:00.

Residents were later allowed to return to their homes.

The BBC understands the incident was not terrorism-related.