A security alert in Randalstown has ended after a suspected historic munition was found in a shed outside a house and removed by ammunition experts.

Police were alerted shortly before 4.30pm on Thursday, 5 November, to the discovery in the Portglenone Road area.

Road closures were put in place and the homeowner was evacuated from the property as a precaution.

Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene and examined the ordnance, declaring it to be viable.

The munition was removed from the area for destruction, and road closures have since been lifted.

Police thanked the local community for their patience during the disruption.

No further details about the type or age of the munition have been released.