Two alerts within hours

One of the security alerts prompted a controlled explosion and evacuation of nearby homes. Both were declared hoaxes by police.

On Sunday, shortly before 5pm rail services were cancelled while a report of a suspicious object at the Bell's Row crossing was investigated.

By 5.45pm trains were back on with nothing uncovered in the search.

A second security alert began at 4am on Monday. It followed the discovery of a suspicious object.

Police confirmed a few homes in the immediate area were evacuated for a short time. Army Technical Officers attended and a controlled explosion was carried out and the item, which was subsequently declared a hoax.

Roads were reopened at 8.40am.

Police have appealed to anyone who has information in relation to either incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000. Information about crime can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.