Viable device found in security alert - residents able to return to their homes

Residents are now able to return to their homes after a viable device was found during a security alert in the Norglen Parade area of west Belfast.

Police and Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene following the discovery of a suspicious object.

A PSNI statement said 'it has now been declared as a viable device and has been taken away for further examination'.

"Cordons have been lifted and residents who were evacuated from their homes have been able to return," adds the statement.

Inspector McCullough said: “We would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding during this time.

"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information about the incident or who may be able to help with the investigation, is asked to call police at on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 1536 of 09/08/22, or to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."