Viable device sparks security alert in Derry

Residents in Derry-Londonderry were evacuated from their homes last night after a viable device was found in the Bogside. 

A man walking his dog discovered the object at the junction of Cable Street and Westland Street at around 8.45pm.

ATO took the object away for further examination and later declared it to be a viable pipe bomb type device. 

Many local residents took shelter in Pilots Row Community Centre until they were able to return to their homes early this morning. 

Councillor Colly Kelly says the people behind these attacks, provide nothing positive to the community:

Chief Inspector Gordon McCalmont said:

"This security alert caused considerable disruption to a large amount of local residents and I would like to thank those people affected for their support and patience while we dealt with this viable device to make the area safe. 

“I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Westland Street area recently, or anyone who knows anything about this incident, to contact detectives at Strand Road Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1025 of 10/11/16. Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111."