Police in the North are investigating a hostage incident at a hotel in Belfast.
A man entered the hotel on Ormeau Avenue at around 6.45 yesterday evening, when he threatened staff and guests with what was believed to be a gun.Specially trained officers arrived shortly afterwards and the hostage was released, uninjured, just after 7 o'clock.Chief Inspector Prendergast said, “Response officers were on the scene within five minutes. On arrival, the suspect was holding a man hostage. All other persons were evacuated".
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is being questioned by officers.
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