Police in east Belfast have arrested a 24 year old man on suspicion of burglary in the Beersbridge Road area in the early hours of this morning, Friday 3rd February.

Inspector Peter Cunningham said: “Just before 6.20am this morning, we received a 999 call from a resident, reporting that someone was attempting to break into their home.

“Local officers were deployed and on the scene within minutes, arresting the man on suspicion of burglary. He is currently helping with ongoing enquiries.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the early hours of this morning in the Beersbridge road area to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 214 of 3/02/2023.”