Child handles part of possible explosive device found in water

Detectives are investigating after a suspicious object was recovered from water in the vicinity of Woodcot Avenue in east Belfast on Wednesday.

Police received a report shortly before 4.50pm that the item was discovered by members of the public approximately 20 minutes earlier.

Detective Sergeant Eric Fairfield said: “The object is a possible timer power unit. The item was handled by a child before the report was made to police.

“We have carried out extensive follow up searches on the Greenway since the discovery and I would like to reassure the public that we are content that there is nothing else which would pose a danger to them.

“Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 and quote reference 1368 of 17/03/21.”

A report can also be made 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/

Child handles part of possible explosive device found in water - police carry out extensive searches