A SUSPICIOUS object found in west Belfast has prompted a security alert in the area.
The PSNI are at the alert at Islandbawn Drive which was the alert set off on Sunday night, Christmas Eve.
People and residents are being advised to avoid the area.
#MET Falls Rd services on divert via Broadway & Donegall Rd in both directions until further notice. https://t.co/zQKWGEXYAD ^PR
— Translink (@Translink_NI) December 24, 2017
Belfast councillor Tim Attwood warned people of the situation.
Ongoing incident in Islandbawn Street -PSNI checking on suspicious device. Dreadful that some people have been put out of their homes on Christmas Eve. Hopefully it will be resolved soon @SDLPlive
— Tim Attwood (@cllrtimattwood) December 24, 2017
The local St. Paul's Parish Centre was opened for residents to sit and stay in for warmth while the object is dealt with.
It has not yet been confirmed whether the area has been made safe however we will bring you updates on this story.
