Suspicious object declared a hoax

A number of homes were evacuated during a security alert in north Belfast on Saturday.

The alert began when a suspicious object was discovered.

The scene at Elimgrove Street in north Belfast on Saturdayplaceholder image
The scene at Elimgrove Street in north Belfast on Saturday

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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