Police at scene of ‘ongoing incident’ in Belfast

Substantial number of PSNI officers has built up at Lisburn Road near Belfast City Hospital

Police near the scene of an ongoing incident in Belfast. Photograph: Maria Lyttle/PA Wire
Police near the scene of an ongoing incident in Belfast. Photograph: Maria Lyttle/PA Wire

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has said it is attending the scene of an ongoing incident in Belfast.

A substantial PSNI presence has amassed on the southern side of the city near Belfast City Hospital.

An area around Dunluce Avenue has been cordoned off with police tape, with officers on the scene early on Sunday morning.

A PSNI spokeswoman said: “Police are currently at the scene of an ongoing incident in the Lisburn Road, Belfast.

“There are no further details at this stage.” - PA

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