08/01/2016

Residents Evacuated Following Security Alert In L'Derry

Residents have been evacuated from their homes following a security alert in L'Derry.

Homes were evacuated on Thursday afternoon following reports of a suspicious object in the Southway area.

Army bomb disposal experts and police are at the scene and the area has been cordoned off.

A respite centre has been opened at Long Tower Youth Club for residents who are unable to get to their homes.

(CD/JP)

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