Suspicious object declared a hoax

A number of homes were evacuated during a security alert in north Belfast on Saturday.
The scene at Elimgrove Street in north Belfast on SaturdayThe scene at Elimgrove Street in north Belfast on Saturday
The scene at Elimgrove Street in north Belfast on Saturday

The alert began when a suspicious object was discovered.

PSNI Inspector James Murphy said: “A security alert in north Belfast ended on Saturday evening around 5.30pm. A suspicious object found in the Elimgrove Street area was examined by ATO and declared a hoax.

“A number of homes were evacuated yesterday afternoon as a precaution and I would like to thank residents for their patience while we worked to keep the community safe.”

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