SF anger at increased British army surveillance

Sinn Féin has claimed the British army has increased undercover surveillance in west Belfast in recent weeks.

The party said there had been a marked increase in covert activity by the British army in the Andersonstown area.

Councillor Michael Ferguson said people leaving businesses near the local police station had been photographed and soldiers had also been taking pictures from unmarked cars.

The increased surveillance is believed to be linked to the heist at the Northern Bank headquarters in Belfast on December 20.

The IRA has denied any involvement in the robbery.