18 May 2023 | 02:50 PM UTC
UK: Police responding to two separate security alerts in Belfast May 18
Authorities responding to suspicious objects found in north Belfast, UK, May 18. Avoid the affected areas.
Event
Police are responding to two separate security alerts May 18 following the discovery of suspicious objects in the Rosehead and Duncairn Gardens areas. It is unclear if the two incidents are connected. Officials have advised motorists to avoid the affected areas. Police have also closed roads in the Duncairn Gardens area between Edlingham and Upper Mervue streets.
Associated localized transport disruptions are likely to occur until officials conclude their investigations and depart the incident scenes.
Advice
Avoid the affected areas as a precaution. Allow additional travel time near the incident sites. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
