Man arrested as part of probe into suspected terrorism offences in Belfast

A 35-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected terrorism offences on the Shankill Road in Belfast. <p>Detectives from the Police Service of <strong><a href="https://news.sky.com/topic/northern-ireland-5898/14" target="_self">Northern Ireland</a></strong>'s (PSNI) terrorism investigation unit located several "suspicious devices" during searches of properties on Friday morning.</p><p>A PSNI spokesperson said it was part of a "proactive investigation into suspected terrorism offences".</p><p><strong>More from Sky News: </strong><br /><strong><a href="https://news.sky.com/story/star-trek-and-x-men-actor-sir-patrick-stewart-dies-aged-86-13605543" target="_self">Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies</a><br /><a href="https://news.sky.com/story/was-crypto-theft-the-biggest-heist-ever-13605793" target="_self">What we know about $6.3bn heist</a></strong></p><widget id="1"></widget><p>The force said: "A 35-year-old man was arrested for offences under the Terrorism Act and remains in police custody at this time.</p><p>"As part of the proactive policing operation, a number of items have been located at an address at Edwina Street in the city and a number of properties have now been evacuated.</p><p>"Motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time as officers remain at the scene during this public safety operation."</p><p>Police, including ammunition technical officers, remained at a house in the street at 7pm, and the force asked the public to avoid the area until further notice.</p>