Suspicious objects found in Christmas Eve security operation

A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes in Coleraine on Christmas following the discovery of suspicious objects. (Niall Carson/PA)

Four suspicious objects have been found in a Christmas Eve security alert in Coleraine.

A security operation is under way in the Heights area of the town.

A number of homes have been evacuated and diversions are in place.

Police are currently at the scene of four security alerts in the Coleraine area, following the discovery of four suspicious objects.

A number of houses have been evacuated and diversions are in place.

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A PSNI spokesman said there are no further details at this stage.

Sinn Fein MLA Caoimhe Archibald said the incident has caused serious disruption to residents.

“This is disgraceful. The last thing people need is having to leave their homes in the middle of a cold winter’s night and at a time when emergency services are already under pressure during a public health emergency,” she said.

“Those responsible have nothing to offer local people apart from disruption and inconvenience.

“I would appeal to anyone with information on this incident to contact the PSNI.”