A 31 year old man has been arrested after taking a hostage at a hotel in Belfast.
Police say they received reports that a man - armed with what was believed to be a gun - entered the hotel on Ormeau Avenue at 6.45 yesterday evening, and threatened staff and guests.
On arrival at the scene, response officers found the suspect holding a man hostage.
All others were evacuated, and the hostage was eventually released, uninjured, just after 7 o'clock.
The suspect attempted to flee the scene, but was detained by police, and remains in custody this morning.
