28/05/2015

Security Alert In South Belfast Declared A Hoax

Residents had to be evacuated from their homes in south Belfast following a security alert in south Belfast.

A suspicious object was thrown at a property in the Blythe Street area at around 11.30pm.

Police and army technical officers attended the scene which was described as a hoax.

The residents have now returned to their homes.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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