Homes evacutated in Belfast security alert
A security alert is ongoing in the Short Strand area of Belfast.
A number of homes have been evacuated and the Madrid Street area has been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians.
A PSNI spokesman said: “Police are currently in attendance at a security alert at Madrid Street in East Belfast following the discovery of a suspicious object.
“The street has been closed to traffic and pedestrians and ATO have been tasked.”
The police spokesperson added: “There are no further details at present.”