Police examine gun in west Belfast search

Police are examining a suspected firearm found during a search operation on the Upper Springfield Road in Belfast.

Published 25th Oct 2017
Last updated 26th Oct 2017

The road was closed in both directions on Tuesday but nothing was found.

On Wednesday further searches were carried out.

The suspected weapon was recovered and has been sent for further forensic examination.

The Upper Springfield Road was closed for a number of hours, but later re-opened.