Carrickfergus backdrop as BBC films scenes for TV production

Residents in the Castlemara area of the town area took to social media on Tuesday to share videos and photos of production crews at work.

In one of the videos, a police car speeds down the street in a residential area, while in another, an actor is filmed hurling a petrol bomb at a police car.

A notice posted on the website of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council noted that “BBC TV filming” would be taking place in the Castlemara Drive area on September 26 from 9am - 7pm.

It is understood residents in the area were also notified by letter in advance of the filming.

There is speculation that the scenes are for the BBC police drama Blue Lights, although this has not been confirmed by the broadcasting company.

The first series of the show aired earlier this year to positive reviews, with a second series announced in the spring.