Security alert in west Belfast

A security alert was continuing in west Belfast early today after the INLA told a Belfast newsroom that it had abandoned a landmine…

A security alert was continuing in west Belfast early today after the INLA told a Belfast newsroom that it had abandoned a landmine on the Whiterock Road. The RUC advised people to leave their homes but some would not move. Sinn Fein councillor Mr Sean McKnight said local people were very angry and he called on the INLA to "take responsibility" for its actions.

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