Belfast: police probing 'device' left in East Belfast playing fields

The pitches are used by the GAA

Author: Nigel GouldPublished 16th Aug 2024
Last updated 16th Aug 2024

A security alert is under way at playing fields used by East Belfast GAA.

It follows reports of a device being left there.

The alert is the latest in a spate of incidents at the playing fields since 2020.

It is the second alert in a fortnight.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are currently at the scene of a security alert after receiving a report that a device has been left at playing fields in the Church Road area of east Belfast.

"The public are advised to avoid the area at this time. Further updates will be issued in due course."