Residents evacuated in West Belfast over suspicious object

A security alert has been on-going in West Belfast today.

Police say it follows a 'suspicious object' being found in the Divis Tower area.

Residents were evacuated from the block of flats for safety early this morning.

Diversions were in place and road users were asked to avoid the area.

Following the news, Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said:

“I have spoken to police this morning who have confirmed a suspicious object was found in Divis Tower and residents have been evacuated.

“This is causing disruption to residents, particularly the elderly who have been forced to leave their homes.

“I will continue to stay in contact with police and I hope residents can return home shortly."