 Online Boat and aircraft trackers show that an RNLI lifeboat, a Pilot Boat, the Lagan Search and Rescue vessel and harbour police boat appear to be searching an area close to Green Island. A Rescue 199 helicopter from Prestwick in Scotland also appears to be involved in the operation. In a short statement issued shortly before 2am on Sunday morning, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said: "Police and other emergency services are currently involved in an ongoing search of the Belfast Lough area. "There are no further details at this time and we are asking members of the public to avoid the area." A search and rescue operation has been launched in Belfast (Stock photo) ( Fraser Gray/REX/Shutterstock) We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by){kind=link}
Multiple emergency services rushed to the scene in the Lough area of Belfast, Northern Ireland, late on Saturday night and are still there this morning. People have been asked to avoid the area
A major search and rescue operation has been launched in Northern Ireland over fears a person fell overboard from a Stena Line ferry last night.
Multiple emergency services rushed to the scene in the Lough area of Belfast late on Saturday night and are still there this morning.
It comes amid unconfirmed reports that a person has fallen overboard from a Stena Line ferry, reports Belfast Live.
Police have asked members of the public to avoid the area while the operation is ongoing.