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Bomb found at apartment block in Short Strand, east Belfast Bomb found at apartment block in Short Strand, east Belfast
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A small bomb has been found during a security alert at an apartment block in east Belfast.A small bomb has been found during a security alert at an apartment block in east Belfast.
Army bomb experts were sent to the building on Short Strand Road shortly before 20:00 GMT on Tuesday.Army bomb experts were sent to the building on Short Strand Road shortly before 20:00 GMT on Tuesday.
A number of residents had to leave their homes. Albertbridge Road, Ravenhill Road and Woodstock Link were also closed.A number of residents had to leave their homes. Albertbridge Road, Ravenhill Road and Woodstock Link were also closed.
Sinn Féin assembly member Niall Ó Donnghaile said residents were able to return at about 01:00 GMT. Sinn Féin councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile said residents were able to return at about 01:00 GMT.
Police have not released any details about the bomb, but have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact them.Police have not released any details about the bomb, but have appealed for anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area to contact them.