A suspected firearm has been removed from the scene of a security alert in North Belfast.
It has now ended.
Inspector McCullough said police received a report at approximately 1.30pm today (Friday) of a suspicious object in the Fortwilliam Park area of the city.
“Police and Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene. A suspected firearm has been taken away for further examination.
“Fortwilliam Park, which was closed from the Antrim Road as officers conducted enquiries, has now reopened.
“I am keen to thank local people, and all those inconvenienced, for their patience as we worked to make the area safe.
“I am also appealing to anyone with information, or who witnessed anything suspicious, to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 840 of 03/12/21.”
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online atwww.crimestoppers-uk.org.