Controlled Explosion in Belfast: Suspicious Object Disposed

0:00It's April 3rd. This is Europe News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters across the continent. Police carried out a controlled explosion today, on a suspicious black object found at a peace gate on Workman Avenue in West Belfast. This happened on April 3rd, 2026, after reports came in this morning near the Springfield Road divide. Bomb disposal teams assessed the item, declared a security alert, and shut down the avenue with cordons stretching to Spring Hill Parade and Ellswick. Street on Springfield Road, residents on the Woodville side got evacuated as a precaution, with local spots opened up for them to wait it out. Counselors called it a major headache, especially heading into Easter weekend, and slammed whoever left the thing there. The blast went off right around 2.30 pm, wrapping up the immediate response from the PSNI. Streets should reopen soon once they give the all clear, but for now, folks are urged to steer clear while things settle in the community.