POLICE are at the scene of two security alerts in the Havana Court area of north Belfast.

It follows the discovery of two suspicious objects.

Residents are currently being evacuated, and road users and members of the public are advised to avoid the area at this time.

SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte condemned those responsible for the security alert.

"This was a frightening and utterly reckless incident in the middle of a residential street. I want to thank the emergency services for their swift and professional response. There is absolutely no place for this kind of behaviour in our community, it's completely unacceptable.

"People in North Belfast are focused on building safer, stronger communities. Those behind this attack clearly have no interest in that. I would urge anyone with information to come forward and assist the police. People here deserve better than this."