"It is no secret that the UFF/UVF have been continuing to gather intelligence on nationalists since they declared a ceasefire. They have publicly admitted such.

Over the week-end, known loyalist paramilitaries have been identified in Nationalist areas across Belfast.

A worrying incident occurred in a West Belfast entertainment venue last evening. After booking the use of a snooker table under what turned out to be a false name, two men were identified as being known members of the UVF from the lower Shankhill Road.

Knowing that they had been uncovered, the two made off, pursued by local people, in a car, which those following claimed drove into the Shankhill estate.

This is a worrying development. The sinister nature of these "dry runs" is obvious. Loyalist paramilitaries are targeting places where nationalists gather to socialise.

The IRSP call upon Nationalists to increase their vigilance and be once more aware of their personal security.