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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dundonald Ice Bowl security alert comes to an end
A security alert at Dundonald International Ice Bowl has come to an end. At about 14:30 BST on Thursday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland received a report that a package had been opened, containing an unknown substance. The leisure complex on the Old Dundonald Road was evacuated as police carried out a public safety operation and members of the public were advised to avoid the area. "Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and examined the substance, which was determined not to be a risk," Insp Henderson said. Police seized the package and contents for further examination. "We would like to thank the public for their cooperation and all cordons have now been lifted," Insp Henderson added. The Ice Bowl opened in 1986 and has more than 500,000 visitors a year. The centre is undergoing a multi-million pound redevelopment. During construction, the existing ice bowl has remained open for business with full access to all activities. The redeveloped complex is expected to open next year.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Popular Irish leisure complex evacuated after ‘suspicious object' found amid emergency services ‘do not attend' warning
A POPULAR Irish leisure complex was evacuated today after a "suspicious object" was found on the premises. The Dundonald Ice Bowl in Advertisement Emergency services, including the It is believed the package that was opened contained an unknown powder substance. Issue a safety alert the arena warned people to stay away from the area. They said: "We would like to advise residents that police and emergency services are currently onsite at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl, following the discovery of a suspicious item. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS 'The centre has been safely evacuated and the PSNI advises the public to not attend the area. 'We will advise customers when the centre reopens again.' Pirates Adventure Golf course located nearby also closed due to the incident. However, it has since been confirmed that the incident has been resolved and the substance deemed not to be a risk. Advertisement Most read in Irish News In a statement this evening the PSNI said: "At around 2.30pm this afternoon, Police received a report at around that a package had been opened containing an unknown substance. 'Police carried out a public safety operation in the area and the leisure complex was evacuated. PSNI chief slams 'hateful and criminal behaviour' from 'far-right' 'thugs' in Belfast 'Colleagues from the NIFRS attended and examined the substance, which was determined not to be a risk." They continued: 'Police seized the package and contents for further examination. Advertisement "We would like to thank the public for their cooperation and all cordons have now been lifted.' Separately in Down two people were hospitalised with "serious injuries" after HORROR SMASH The PSNI received a report at around 11pm that a car had collided with a number of people outside a licensed premises on Main Street. It was reported that the driver had then turned around and drove off from the scene following the incident. Advertisement 'It was reported that the vehicle involved turned around and drove past the licensed premises again before making off from the scene. 'Officers, along with colleagues from NIAS attended the scene and two people were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries, which have been described as serious." The car was later discovered outside Walkers Lane. A man was then arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a number of driving offences. Advertisement 1 Emergency services gathered at the scene today Credit: Pacemaker Press
