![]() “We are well aware of our responsibilities to safeguard equipment and the potential consequences that flow from that and are treating the loss of these rounds extremely seriously. “While any risk posed by these rounds is low, we are making the public aware that they have been lost and, despite the extensive efforts of police, have not been located. “Searches of the immediate area were conducted without success. “Immediately following the operation it was discovered that two AEP (attenuating energy projectile) rounds were missing. “A 31-year-old man has since appeared in court charged with a number of offences, including carrying an imitation firearm and false imprisonment. “As a result of their dynamic response to this very dangerous situation the officers were able to detain the suspect and safely resolve the incident without any injury to those involved. “Upon arrival of police the suspect was holding a man hostage in the hotel and then attempted to make off from the scene. “On the evening of Sunday 7 May specially trained firearms officers responded to a report of a man with a gun threatening staff and guests at a hotel in Belfast city centre,” said Detective Chief Superintendent Rowan Moore, head of Special Operations Branch. Officers said that although the risk posed by the rounds is low, it is taking the incident “extremely seriously” and appealed to the public not to touch them and to contact authorities if they are found. Officers detained a suspect at the hotel in Belfast city centre on Sunday and a 31-year-old man has since appeared in court charged with a number of offences.Īfter the incident, the PSNI noticed two rounds were missing, and despite searching the surrounding area, have not been able to locate them. The PSNI has launched a review after two baton rounds were lost during the response to a hostage situation at a Belfast hotel.
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