Londonderry: Residents evacuated in security alert

Police were called to reports of a suspicious device left close to the entrance to a property on Clooney Terrace after 11 on Friday night.

Published 15th Jul 2017
Last updated 15th Jul 2017

Residents were evacuated as Army Technical Officers attended the scene.

The device was later declared a hoax.

Two men aged 58 & 24 were arrested and are in custody helping police with enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Brian Reid appealed for witnesses:

"I would ask that anyone with information contact Reactive Crime at Strand Road on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 1407 14/07/17, or if they wish to remain anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111," he said.