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06/11/2017
Suspicious Object Found In North Belfast
A security alert is underway in north Belfast following the discovery of a suspicious object.
The object was found in the Antrim Road area on Monday, 06 November.
The road has been closed in both directions at its junction with the New Lodge Road and Carlisle Circus.
Police are currently at the scene and diversions have been put in place.
No other information has been released.
Sinn Féin Councillor for North Belfast JJ Magee said: "The ongoing security alert in the New Lodge area has caused significant disruption to local residents.
"Those responsible have shown complete disregard for this community.
"The alert has seen the closure of Sheridan Street and is not far from the local primary school, St Patrick’s. The North Queen Street community centre has been made available for residents affected."
(CD)
The object was found in the Antrim Road area on Monday, 06 November.
The road has been closed in both directions at its junction with the New Lodge Road and Carlisle Circus.
Police are currently at the scene and diversions have been put in place.
No other information has been released.
Sinn Féin Councillor for North Belfast JJ Magee said: "The ongoing security alert in the New Lodge area has caused significant disruption to local residents.
"Those responsible have shown complete disregard for this community.
"The alert has seen the closure of Sheridan Street and is not far from the local primary school, St Patrick’s. The North Queen Street community centre has been made available for residents affected."
(CD)
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