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Police continue search after security alert

Adam MandevilleBBC News NI
News imageBBC Two large white police vans, with two officers facing away from the camera wearing blue vests and berets. BBC
Specialist officers attended the scene on Friday morning

Police have said specialist officers are continuing to search a property in Rosapenna Parade.

Properties in north Belfast had been evacuated on Friday morning, but cordons have since been lifted and residents have now been allowed to return to their homes.

A spokesperson for the police thanked residents "for their patience and co-operation".

The Ardoyne Community Centre has been opened for local residents.

News imageA yellow, blue and white checked police car is parked on a street. Blue and white police tape is cordoning off the street. The street is empty.
Residents in Rosapenna Parade have been moved out of their homes

One resident told BBC News NI she was awakened by police at about 02:00 BST and "told to leave".

She said: "I woke my kids up, and got the dog and left."