26/10/2018

Homes Evacuated In Antrim Road Security Alert

A number of homes have been evacuated after a suspicious device was discovered in north Belfast today, 26 October.

Police are at the property on St James Mews off the Antrim Road, which has been closed up to Carlisle Circus as a result.

Local councillor Paul McCusker said: "There's a suspicious device that's been discovered at a property on the Antrim Road close to Carlisle Circus and a number of homes have been evacuated.

"I've contacted Belfast City Council emergency planning to arrange a resting place and there will be some disruption to traffic.

"If you're affected and need assistance get in touch."



(JG/CM)

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