POLICE say the security alert in the Spamount Street area of North Belfast has now ended.

Army Technical Officers examined a suspicious object and declared it a viable device.

Police would ask anyone who may have information about this incident to contact them on the non emergency number 101.

Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.