Explosion at north Belfast house prompts evacuation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 10:32 · Archive

A pipe bomb has exploded at a house in the Stanhope Street area of north Belfast, prompting evacuations.

Police are at the scene of a security alert in the Stanhope Street area of north Belfast following an explosion at a house in the early hours of Friday morning. Belfast Live reports that a pipe bomb has exploded at the property.

No one has been injured in the incident. Cordons are in place and a number of local residents are being evacuated as a precaution. Members of the public, including motorists, are asked to avoid the area.

Local councillor JJ Magee condemned the incident, saying the community is in 'shock'. He urged anyone with information to contact police. The PSNI said a further update would be provided in due course.

How it is being reported

• Stanhope Street LIVE updates as residents 'being evacuated' after explosionA number of homes have been evacuated following an explosion in the early hours of the morningBelfast Live · 16 Oct, 10:16
• Residents 'in shock' after explosion at houseResidents in the Stanhope Street area are being evacuated and cordons are in place.BBC Northern Ireland · 16 Oct, 10:09

In this story: Stanhope Street · north Belfast · JJ Magee · Sinn Féin · PSNI

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