A security alert in the Old Dundonald Road area of Dundonald has now ended.

Inspector Henderson said: “At around 2.30pm this afternoon, Police received a report at around that a package had been opened containing an unknown substance.

“Police carried out a public safety operation in the area and the leisure complex was evacuated.

“Colleagues from the NIFRS attended and examined the substance, which was determined not to be a risk.

“Police seized the package and contents for further examination. We would like to thank the public for their cooperation and all cordons have now been lifted."