West Belfast security alert ended

Q Newsdesk

A security alert in West Belfast has now ended.

Police had been investigating the Old Golf Course Road, and Creightons Road areas since yesterday.

Their investigations stemmed from reports a "device" had been planted in the area.

We're told nothing untoward was found and both roads have now re-opened.

The closures caused significant disruption to the local community yesterday and a local event for children had to be called off.

Assisting ground colleagues @PSNIBelfastW with the ongoing search operation. Old Golf Course Rd & Creightons Rd are closed. Diversions in place. Please report anything suspicious on 101. pic.twitter.com/zkIU5zX1cW

— PSNI Air Support (@PSNIAirSupport) 8 December 2018

A PSNI spokesperson said:

 “As a result of specific information we received, we began a search of this area yesterday morning. That operation has now ended. Nothing untoward was found.

“Both the Old Golf Course Road and Creightons Road, which were closed during the course of the search operation, have re-opened.

“I understand these road closures caused significant disruption in the area, especially in the run-up to Christmas, and I want to thank the public for their patience and understanding during this time.

“The safety of the community is of paramount importance and, as we work to keep people safe, we will not take any risks. 

“I want to re-emphasise to the local community, and people travelling through the area, they should be mindful of their own personal safety. 

“If anyone comes across anything suspicious, they should contact police immediately on 101 quoting reference 838 of 07/12/18.