Homes evacuated in security alert

About 20 houses in east Belfast have been evacuated because of a safety alert. Military technical officers are at a home within the Victor Place space close to Albertbridge Highway.DUP councillor Ruth Brooks stated a suspicious merchandise was found throughout a police search on Sunday morning.Motorists have been requested to keep away from the realm.”It is my understanding police have been attending (to) a property this morning for a search and in the course of the course of that search they’ve found an merchandise they’ve recognized as being suspicious,” she added.Native resident Catriona O’Boyle stated police knocked on her door at round 10:10 BST and informed her she needed to “go away instantly.””Our whole row has been informed to go away immediately, instantly,” she stated.”They have not stated a lot, nevertheless it’s simply been very disruptive for everyone, neighbours included.”Ms O’Boyle stated she hoped to get again into her house this night.”It has been a disruption for my daughter… probably not wanting to go away her household house on a Sunday morning,” she added.”It’s kind of surprising, our avenue is sort of quiet.”Albert Bridge Congregational church has provided shelter to residents.