Second security alert ends at Henry Jones Playing Fields in East Belfast

A second security alert at Henry Jones Playing fields in East Belfast has ended.

It started yesterday afternoon, just hours after police gave the all-clear after another alert in the same area.

The site is used by East Belfast GAA club.

A PSNI statement said, “The alert began after a report was made to police shortly after 1.15pm on Wednesday afternoon of a suspicious object in the Church Road area.”

“ A public safety operation was implemented, which involved closing Church Road between Manse Road and the Ballygowan Road.”

“ Ammunition Technical Officers attended and examinations were carried out on the object, which has now been declared a hoax and taken away for further forensic examination.”

“Church Road has fully re-opened.”

Inspector David McKinley said “We understand the disruption this incident caused and I want to thank everyone impacted for their patience and co-operation while the scene was made safe.”

“An investigation is underway and I would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to this incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 764 18/09/24."

A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/