Lisburn: Residents return home after suspect device declared ‘elaborate hoax’
Residents have returned to their homes after a suspected explosive device found in the Hillview Avenue area of Lisburn on Wednesday evening (May 6) was declared a hoax.
A number of people were advised to evacuate with local facilities opened to accommodate them after police responded to a report of a device at the front of a residential property.
Local policing Inspector Roberts said: “Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended the scene and examined the item, carrying out a controlled explosion before deeming it to be an elaborate hoax.
“Cordons have been lifted and those who were evacuated are now able to return.
“We appreciate the inconvenience caused to residents when they were out of their homes, and we thank them for their patience and co-operation as this public safety operation was conducted.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with any information which might assist us to contact 101, quoting reference number 1483 06/05/26." A report or information can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.