A part of St James's Hospital is currently under police cordon as authorities deal with a suspicious package outside.
A cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure to keep the public safe and the hospital are working with police to evacuate some ward areas. Patients are being asked to attend the hospital as normal for appointments unless contacted otherwise.
The accident and emergency department remains open. People are being asked to avoid the entrance to the Gledhow Wing at this time.