Cordons are in place and the public are asked to avoid the area at this time.

A PSNI spokesperson said that an update will be issued in due course.

Local Sinn Féin councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly said: “This security alert is causing serious disruption today, with residents being evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a suspicious device.

“With children off school for the Halloween break, this has been particularly disruptive for families who’ve had to leave their homes at short notice.

“Whiterock Community Centre has opened its doors to anyone needing somewhere to go, and I want to thank staff there for once again stepping up for the local community.

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“I’ve been in contact with police and hope the situation can be resolved quickly so p

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