‘BOMB ALERT’ WARNING TO RESIDENTS IN NORTH BELFAST OVER REPORTS DEVICE LEFT IN AREA

PEOPLE in north Belfast have been warned not to touch anything suspicious following reports a device has been left in the area.

The PSNI said officers carried out searches in the Manor Close area of the city following a report that a device had been left in the area on Tuesday evening.

A police spokesperson said: “The report was received at around 7.30pm that a device was in the area.

“Officers attended and conducted a number of searches but nothing was found.

“The scene was closed shortly after midnight.

“Anyone who notices a suspicious item in the area is asked not to touch it and report it to police immediately.”

The alert comes a fortnight after dissident republicans tried to murder a policeman at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road.

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