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A man has been charged following a security alert in which a device was discovered in Co Down.
The alert in Newtownards on Friday led to some residents having to leave their homes.
Police later said they had discovered a device in the Mill Street area they believe to be viable.
Detectives investigating a security alert in Newtownards on Friday have charged a 42 year old man with possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property. He is due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday 2nd June.
— Police Ards and North Down (@PSNIArdsNDown) May 31, 2025
Providing an update, the PSNI said a 42-year-old man had been charged with a threatening communications offence and possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property.
He is due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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