Police at scene of two security alerts in Co Londonderry

The security alerts were reported in Derry yesterday evening.

The security alerts were reported in Derry yesterday evening.
Author: Hannah PattersonPublished 25th Feb 2024
Last updated 25th Feb 2024

Diversions are in place in Dungiven in Londonderry after police received reports of two security alerts yesterday evening.

The Forglen Road is currently closed at the junction of Ballyhanedin Road and the Legavallon Road is also closed at the junction of Curragh Road in Derry.

The public is being asked to avoid the areas at this time and seek an alternative route for their journey.

Police are appealing for information and are urging the public to be vigilant.

“We're appealing to anyone who sees anything suspicious not to touch it or pick it up, but to call us immediately on 999. We'd also ask anyone with any other information that could help with our investigation to call us on 101, quoting reference number 1210 of 24/02/23."

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.