Security alert in West Belfast declared 'a hoax'

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By Q Radio News.

A security alert in the Springfield Avenue area of west Belfast has ended. 

Police and ammunition technical officers attended the scene.

A suspicious object was examined and has been declared a hoax, and has been taken away for further examination. 

Springfield Avenue has re-opened and residents who were evacuated have been allowed to return home. 

Inspector David McBride said: "We thank the public for their patience and would appeal to anyone with information about this incident to call us on 101, and quote reference number 451 of 15/06/20."

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