A primary school in south Belfast has been closed due to an ongoing security alert.
Finaghy Primary School remains closed this morning on the advice of the PSNI which has declared a security alert in the area.
The PSNI has also cordoned off parts of the nearby Benmore area of Finaghy, and asked for people to avoid the area.
In a statement, Finaghy Primary said it was closed on the advice of police. “Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control the school will be closed today, Friday 16th May.
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“This is on the advice of PSNI. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Updates will be issued in due course.”
The PSNI said: “The public are advised to avoid the Benmore Place area in south Belfast due to a security alert.
“Cordons are in place and a further update will be issued in due course.”
