Police at scene of security alert in Castlereagh
Playing fields in the Church Road area are closed.
Last updated 26th May 2024
Police are currently at the scene of a security alert at playing fields in the Church Road area of Castlereagh.
The playing fields have been closed while searches are carried out. Road users are being asked to avoid the area at this time.
Police say further updates will be provided in due course.
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds has said he is "appalled" at those behind yet another security alert at the training ground of East Belfast GAA.
SDLP Councillor SĂ©amas de Faoite has said that a security alert at playing fields used by East Belfast GAA is an attack on an entire community in the east of the city.