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26/04/2013
Security Alert In South Belfast Ends
A security alert near a primary school in south Belfast has ended.
Pupils from Belvoir Park Primary School did not return to the premises after it was evacuated, however the roads have been re-opened in the area.
Army bomb experts carried out tests on objects found at a bus stop on Belvoir Drive. They are believed to be electrical components which ere not viable.
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has expressed her disgust at what happened.
Anna Lo MLA said: "I am disgusted that such young school children have had to be evacuated in this bomb alert. I am sure that this has been a frightening experience for them.
"If anybody has any information about this incident then I would urge them to contact the police."
(CD/MH)
Pupils from Belvoir Park Primary School did not return to the premises after it was evacuated, however the roads have been re-opened in the area.
Army bomb experts carried out tests on objects found at a bus stop on Belvoir Drive. They are believed to be electrical components which ere not viable.
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has expressed her disgust at what happened.
Anna Lo MLA said: "I am disgusted that such young school children have had to be evacuated in this bomb alert. I am sure that this has been a frightening experience for them.
"If anybody has any information about this incident then I would urge them to contact the police."
(CD/MH)
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