Detectives investigating a security alert in the Ballylagan Road area of Ballyclare on Sunday morning, December 14th have made a renewed appeal for information. 

Detective Inspector Kelly Gallagher said: “Police received a report of a suspicious object located outside a property in the Ballylagan Road area shortly after 9am on Sunday.

“Our officers attended the scene together with Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) who examined the device, which was deemed as viable.

“We believe this deliberate act is a case of mistaken identity and we would like to hear from anyone with information that could help our investigation. Please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 455 14/12/25.”

You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/