Image copyright Pacemaker Image caption The alert began after the device was discovered by a member of the public

A bomb has been found during a security alert in west Belfast.

The alert, at Horn Drive, began after the device was discovered by a member of the public on Monday afternoon.

A number of residents were moved from their homes while the device was examined.

Image copyright Pacemaker Image caption An Army bomb disposal robot at the scene of the alert

Police have described it as a viable device and said it would be sent for forensic examination. The alert is now over.

"Those responsible have shown a complete disregard for the safety of residents in this community," a police spokesperson said.

Horn Drive is located between Suffolk Road and Lenadoon Avenue in west Belfast.