A security alert in west Belfast has ended.

Inspector McAnallen said: “Following a report of a device at a property in the Suffolk Road area, officers attended and located a suspicious object.

“Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended and examined the object, which has been declared as a viable device. It has been taken away for further forensic examination.

“A number of local residents had to be evacuated from the area, but have now been allowed to return to their homes. We thank them for their patience while this safety operation was carried out.

“We would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1436 of 4/11/25.

"Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”