East Belfast: Security alert close to Belmont Road

It follows the discovery of a suspicious object

Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 25th Oct 2022

Police are at the scene of a security alert close to the busy Belmont Road in East Belfast.

Officers are at the scene in the Dundela Street area, following the discovery of a suspicious object this morning.

A number of homes have been evacuated and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

There are no further details at this stage.

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