Device ignites in shopping centre

A device was left at Forestside shopping centre

A fire in one of Northern Ireland's busiest shopping centres was started by an incendiary device, police have confirmed.

Security staff discovered the device in a clothes shop in the Forestside complex in south Belfast at about 2200 GMT on Saturday.

It ignited and damaged stock before being put out by a sprinkler system.

The complex was closed for a time and keyholders were asked to return to check their premises.

Meanwhile, police have said they have warned shop owners across the province to be extra vigilant over the Easter period.