North Belfast security alerts in Rosehead and Duncairn Gardens end after 'nothing untoward' found

Police at scene of north Belfast security alert. Presseye
Suspicious objects were reported to police at two separate locations on Thursday afternoon. Credit: Stock image

Two security alerts in north Belfast have ended after police found "nothing untoward".

Suspicious objects were reported in the Rosehead area and Duncairn Gardens on Thursday afternoon.

Police closed a number of roads during searches and some residents were moved from their homes.

In a statement the PSNI said both objects were inspected and declared to be "nothing untoward".

Roads have since reopened and residents have returned to their homes.

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