Police are on scene in north Belfast following a security alert that leads to evacuations of nearby homes. Officers are reported to be in the Rosapenna Parade area, with residents in the vicinity asked to leave their properties while police carry out checks at the location. Local reporting says the area remains under police presence, with houses around the incident affected by the precautionary measures.
During the alert, an evacuation is described in which nearby homes are cleared and residents are directed to a local community facility: the Ardoyne Community Centre remains open to support people affected by the disruption.
Subsequent reporting indicates that, after the initial response phase, residents are allowed to return to their homes while police continue to remain at the scene. The incident is presented as an ongoing security operation at the time of the reports, with details of the underlying concern not specified in the available summaries.
Across outlets, the key points are the police presence in Rosapenna Parade, the evacuation of nearby homes during the checks, and the later return of residents once the immediate disruption eases.
