Comber: Alert which led to health centre evacuation ends

Police at the scene of the security alert in Comber

Nothing untoward was found during a security alert in County Down, police have said.

Comber health centre and library were evacuated as a precaution following the discovery of a suspicious object on Monday morning.

It had been found in the Newtownards Road area of the town.

Homes in the Newtown Green area were also evacuated and the Comber Road had been closed.

A number of cordons have now been lifted and residents are allowed to return home.

Police said they thanked the public for their patience and cooperation.