Man Arrested After East Belfast Security Alert

15/09/2025

A man has been arrested following a security alert in the Victor Place area of East Belfast.

Police said the incident began shortly before 8.50am on Sunday, 14 September, when a number of suspicious objects were discovered inside a property. The items have since been removed for forensic examination.

Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "Residents, who were evacuated from the area, have now returned to their homes and we thank them for their co-operation during this public safety operation. Officers will continue to maintain a presence in the area and conduct further enquiries.

"We would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact police".

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References

1. ^ Man Arrested After East Belfast Security Alert (www.4ni.co.uk)
2. ^ Apex Housing Secures ?35m Funding From Danske Bank (www.4ni.co.uk)
3. ^ Minister Lyons Visits Cushendall Social Housing Development (www.4ni.co.uk)
4. ^ NIE Networks Begins ?250m Rebuild Of Electricity Infrastructure (www.4ni.co.uk)
5. ^ Resurfacing Scheme To Recommence On M1 Motorway (www.4ni.co.uk)
6. ^ Other News In Brief (www.4ni.co.uk)
7. ^ Ministers Meet With Women's Aid To Discuss Rural Domestic Abuse (www.4ni.co.uk)
8. ^ DAERA Minister Announces ?3.6m For Nature Recovery (www.4ni.co.uk)