Homes evacuated after security alert launched in west Belfast

Google Street Maps Thursday 11 August 2022 Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Coolnasilla Park South area of west Belfast, following a report that a suspicious object has been left in the area. Cordons are currently in place and a number of homes have been evacuated. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area at present. There are no further details at this time.
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A security alert is ongoing in west Belfast.

It follows reports that a suspicious object had been left in the Coolnasilla Park South area of the city.

Cordons are currently in place and a number of homes have been evacuated.

Police have asked members of the public to avoid the area.

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