17/07/2026
Security Alert In North Belfast As Evacuations Begin
Police are at the scene of a security alert in the Rosapenna Parade area of north Belfast after a property was searched in the early hours of Friday, 17 July.
Residents in nearby streets are being evacuated and the Ardoyne Community Centre has been opened to accommodate those affected. Officers remain in attendance as the operation continues, and local residents are being directed to the centre for assistance.
Cordons have been established and the public is asked to avoid Rosapenna Street and Cliftonville Road while officers remain in the area, with enquiries expected to continue for some time. Significant traffic disruption is anticipated on Cliftonville Road this morning, and motorists are urged to use alternative routes. People should avoid the vicinity until further notice.
Police said they recognise the inconvenience caused but stressed that public safety remains the priority. Further updates will be provided in due course, and officers thanked the community for its co-operation and ongoing support.
Residents in nearby streets are being evacuated and the Ardoyne Community Centre has been opened to accommodate those affected. Officers remain in attendance as the operation continues, and local residents are being directed to the centre for assistance.
Police said they recognise the inconvenience caused but stressed that public safety remains the priority. Further updates will be provided in due course, and officers thanked the community for its co-operation and ongoing support.
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