POLICE arre dealing with a security alert in the vicinity of the Bell Steel Road/Pantridge Road, Poleglas, west Belfast.

A number of local residents are being evacuated whilst the security operation continues. 

A PSNI spokesperson said: “If anyone has noticed any suspicious activity or has seen anything unusual please contact Police via 999.

“If you come across a suspicious object please do not touch it – phone the police immediately.

“We would ask for your patience whilst police work as quickly as possible to ensure everyone’s safety.”