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25/08/2016
Security Alert In North Belfast
Residents have been evacuated from their homes during a security alert in north Belfast.
A suspicious object was discovered in the Atlantic Avenue area this morning, 25 August.
Police and army bomb experts are currently at the scene.
The road has been closed and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
No further information has been released.
Sinn Féin Councillor Mary Ellen Campbell said: "This attack was wrong and must be utterly condemned.
"It has brought nothing but disruption to the local community with several homes being evacuated.
"Incidents like this serve no purpose other than bringing disruption to the community and they need to stop immediately."
(CD)
A suspicious object was discovered in the Atlantic Avenue area this morning, 25 August.
Police and army bomb experts are currently at the scene.
The road has been closed and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
No further information has been released.
Sinn Féin Councillor Mary Ellen Campbell said: "This attack was wrong and must be utterly condemned.
"It has brought nothing but disruption to the local community with several homes being evacuated.
"Incidents like this serve no purpose other than bringing disruption to the community and they need to stop immediately."
(CD)
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