Residents evacuated during security alert in Derry-Londonderry

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Thursday, 3 May 2018 08:29

By David Hunter

By David Hunter

A number of residents spent much of the night out of their homes following a security alert in Derry Londonderry.

Police were called to Inishowen Gardens at around 11.30pm on Wednesday evening.

A number of streets were closed, and homes evacuated whilst the object was examined by Army Bomb technicians. It was later declared an elaborate hoax and residents returned to their properties sortly after 5am.

Chief Inspector Alan Hutton said: “The hoax device has been taken for further examination as our enquiries into this incident move forward.

"I would like to thank the local community for their patience as officers worked through the night to ensure their safety. I would also appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area or who has any information which could assist with our enquiries to call police in Strand Road on 101."