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School evacuated after suspicious object found nearby

Police are currently at the scene in the Cambridge Avenue area of Ballymena, Belfast.

A SCHOOL IN Belfast was evacuated today after a suspicious object was found nearby.

Police are currently at the scene in the Cambridge Avenue area of Ballymena.

The road has been closed and local diversions are in place.

Officers have released a statement on the security alert but say there are no further details at present.

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