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Armed police surround city house | Armed police surround city house |
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Armed police officers have surrounded a house in south Belfast after a suspected firearms incident. | |
Police said a number of pellets had been shot at officers and their vehicles in Powers Court Place on the Ormeau Road. | Police said a number of pellets had been shot at officers and their vehicles in Powers Court Place on the Ormeau Road. |
People in the area have suggested that residents have barricaded themselves inside their home after receiving an eviction notice. | |
Police negotiators are at the incident which was reported at about 0450 BST. | |
The area has been cordoned off and people have been asked to remain in their houses. | The area has been cordoned off and people have been asked to remain in their houses. |