Police on High Alert at Cave Hill: Public Advised to Steer Clear

Police are currently in attendance at a security alert inNorth Belfast. Officers Respond to Call

Police are currently in attendance at a security alert inNorth Belfast. Cavehill Area Under Police Watch

Members of the public have been asked to avoid the area at this time. Public Advisory Issued

It is understood that the alert is focused on the grounds of Belfast Castle. Police Statement

APSNIspokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance at the scene of an ongoing security alert at Cavehill, in the Antrim Road area of north Belfast. "Members of the public are asked to avoid the area at this time." Follow our live blog below for updates as this story developsandsign up to our daily newsletterhere. Posting n Facebook, Belfast Zoo said: "We are open as normal today until 6 pm, last admission 4.30 pm "Theentrance to the zoo has not been affected by the ongoing security alert on the Antrim Road." Local BBC weatherman Barra Best has said that he has heard multiple explosions from the scene It is understood that the ongoing security alert is centred on the grounds of Belfast Castle, with all roads to the castle closed. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance at the scene of an ongoing security alert at Cavehill, in the Antrim Road area of north Belfast. "Members of the public are asked to avoid the area at this time." We will bring you live updates here as this story develops