03/03/2016

Suspicious Object Found In East Belfast

A suspicious object has been found in east Belfast.

Police and army bomb experts are at the scene.

The Sydenham Road has been closed and diversions have been put in place.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

No further details have been released.

(CD)

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