A security alert in the Colinvale area of Dunmurry has ended.

Police received a report of a suspicious object near a residential property shortly after 10am on Friday, 11th July.

The duty inspector said: “Our officers attended the scene together with ammunition technical officers who examined the device, which was discovered to be a viable pipe bomb, and it was made safe.

“Neighbouring properties were evacuated as our enquiries were conducted, and the device taken away for further examination.

“We appreciate that people were out of their homes for most of Friday as this public safety operation was conducted and we thank people for their patience during this time.
 
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with any information which might assist us to contact 101, quoting reference number 495 of 11/07/25. ”

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/