Q Radio News
Police received a report that, following a routine safety inspection, a small amount of a potentially unstable explosive substance had been discovered in a science classroom at a school in the Craigstown Road area of Randalstown today, Wednesday 24th September.
Officers are in attendance alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO).
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Patton said: "At this stage, an evacuation has not been deemed necessary. The substance has been secured by Ammunition Technical Officers and a small planned controlled explosion is due to take place.
"I want to reassure the community that we do not suspect any criminal act, and there is no immediate risk.
"The safety of the children and staff at the school is our priority and we are carrying out these actions out of an abundance of caution.
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