A security alert in the Divis Road area of west Belfast ended on Wednesday, 14th January.

Inspector Natalie Roberts said: “We received a report at around 10.20 am on Wednesday, that a suspected viable device had been left in the area.

“Ammunition Technical Officers attended and carried out a controlled explosion on the device, which is believed to have been viable.

“Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone with any information to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 404 - 14/01/26.”

You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/