29/11/2017

Two Men Arrested During Searches In North Belfast

Two men have been arrested during searches in north Belfast.

A number of residents have been temporarily evacuated from their homes in the Antrim Road and Duncairn Gardens area while officers conduct a number of searches.

Army bomb experts are also at the scene and an item has been taken away for further examination.

The men have been detained under the Terrorism Act and are helping police with their enquiries.

(CD)


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