LAST UPDATE | 30 Sep

FOUR PEOPLE HAVE been hospitalised after they became unwell this evening. 

As a precaution, a number of police officers have also been brought to hospital.

“It follows potential contact with a possibly noxious substance in the property. Their conditions are not life-threatening,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

Police and emergency services remain at the scene at the Damascus Street area of South Belfast.

There was a large emergency response outside a property on the street earlier this evening, with a number of firefighters wearing masks present.

Emergency services still in place around Damascus Street, Agincourt Avenue and Stranmillis Embankment in south Belfast. pic.twitter.com/AL7R7Zu2Uz

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Specialist colleagues are conducting checks and there is no wider risk to the public at this time.

District Commander, Superintendent Allister Hagan said: “Our priority is always the safety of the public and our officers.
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“While a number of people were taken to hospital as a precaution, I want to reassure the community that this incident is contained and there is no risk to the wider public. We continue to work with partner agencies to confirm the circumstances and will provide updates as appropriate.”