Searches have continued throughout Sunday
A major search operation is continuing in the Belfast harbour area after reports a person on a ferry has gone overboard.Multiple emergency services worked through the night before pausing and then resuming their searches at 8am on Sunday.On social media, theOnline 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.
In a short statement issued shortly before 2am on Sunday morning, the Police Service of Northern Ireland 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."