Bomb disposal team last night in south Belfast

POLICE say a security alert in the Village area of south Belfast was a hoax.

The area around Tavanagh Street off the Donegall Road has been sealed off after the discovery of a suspicious object.

Army technical officers have been tasked to the scene to deal with the suspicious device.

Residents later reported hearing a blast which could be the ATO dealing with the device.

As a result, a number of residents have been moved out of their homes until it is made safe.