Northern Ireland

Object found during north Belfast security alert

A forensics officer at the scene of a security alert on Little Georges Street in north Belfast. Picture by Hugh Russell
A forensics officer at the scene of a security alert on Little Georges Street in north Belfast. Picture by Hugh Russell A forensics officer at the scene of a security alert on Little Georges Street in north Belfast. Picture by Hugh Russell

AN object has been removed for forensic examination after a security alert in north Belfast.

The alert on Little Georges Street began early yesterday afternoon but ended several hours later.

Several people had to leave their homes during the alert.