By Simon Hunter
A 32-year-old man has been arrested following an explosion in Belfast.
Police received reports about an incident in the Fraser Pass area in the east of the city, just after a quarter past eight last night.
The man was detained on suspicion of possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property.
He remains in custody.
The force said there were no injuries and officers remain in the Fraser Pass area.
Chief Inspector Stephen McCauley said: "Police are attending an ongoing incident in the Fraser Pass area of east Belfast, following the report of an explosion by a member of the public just after 8.15pm last night, Friday January 26.
"No-one was injured and police enquiries are ongoing.
"A 32-year-old man was arrested early this morning on suspicion of possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property. He is currently in custody."
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