Homes were evacuated in the Victor Place area of East Belfast this morning after a number of suspicious objects were found
Multiple suspicious objects have been removed by officers as a man has been arrested following a security alert in East Belfast.
Police were called to reports of a number of suspicious objects in the Victor Place area, off Woodstock Road, at 8.50am on Sunday, September 14.
Local residents were evacuated from their homes while the security alert took place with officers removing a “number of items” for forensic examination.
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One man has since been arrested as part of the police investigation into the security alert and remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: “Shortly before 8:50am on Sunday 14 th September, a number of suspicious objects were located at a property in the area. Officers attended and a number of items have been removed for further forensic examinations. One man was arrested in relation to the investigation and remains in police custody at this time.
“Residents, who were evacuated from the area, have now returned to their homes and we thank them for their co-operation during this public safety operation. Officers will continue to maintain a presence in the area and conduct further enquiries.
“We would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 361 14/09/25. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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