Londonderry bomb alerts: Caller used dissident code word
Reports of suspicious devices on major roads
Last updated 4th May 2018
Two security alerts in Londonderry have ended.
It was reported that suspicious devices were left on the Strand Road and Culmore Road on Friday afternoon.
Both roads, which are key routes in the city, were closed for some time while police examined the area.
Superintendent Gordon McCalmont said: "This evening, police in Derry/Londonderry implemented a public safety operation in response to a bomb call.
"A caller, using a code word attributable to violent dissident republicans, stated that devices had been left at a garage on Strand road and at a hotel on the Culmore road.
"Both areas have been checked and no devices have been located.
"These reckless actions were clearly intended to cause significant disruption on a particularly busy Friday night, as the city continues to host the annual City of Derry Jazz festival.
"Both roads have now reopened.
“I understand the frustration felt and the disruption caused - and I would like to thank the local community for their patience this evening as we worked to keep people safe.”