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| Bomb found in north Belfast security alert | Bomb found in north Belfast security alert |
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| A bomb has been found during a security alert in north Belfast. | A bomb has been found during a security alert in north Belfast. |
| Police Chief Inspector Andrew Freeburn said it was "a blatant attempt to kill or seriously injure police officers". | Police Chief Inspector Andrew Freeburn said it was "a blatant attempt to kill or seriously injure police officers". |
| The alert began at Alliance Avenue on Tuesday afternoon after reports that shots were heard in the area on Monday. | The alert began at Alliance Avenue on Tuesday afternoon after reports that shots were heard in the area on Monday. |
| Holes were discovered in the window of a house and the army found what they said was a viable device. A controlled explosion was carried out. | Holes were discovered in the window of a house and the army found what they said was a viable device. A controlled explosion was carried out. |
| Thirty families had to leave their homes during the alert. | Thirty families had to leave their homes during the alert. |
| Ch Insp Freeburn said: "Those who carried out this heinous act showed callous disregard for the safety of the local community and police officers serving this community. We are very fortunate that no-one was killed or seriously injured." | |
| Alliance Avenue was closed to traffic between Etna Drive and Berwick Road. All roads have now reopened. | Alliance Avenue was closed to traffic between Etna Drive and Berwick Road. All roads have now reopened. |
| The Ardoyne Community Centre was made available to residents who have now been allowed to return to their homes. | The Ardoyne Community Centre was made available to residents who have now been allowed to return to their homes. |