Londonderry: Security alert near school declared a hoax

Police investigating an anonymous security alert near a school in Londonderry believe the incident to be a hoax.

However, members of the public living in or travelling through the area are asked to remain vigilant and contact police if they see anything suspicious.

The PSNI conducted a search operation in the Hawkin Street area of Derry city today (Tuesday).

This follows an anonymous report in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) that some type of device had been left at a school in the area.

Chief Inspector Clive Beatty said: "Officers have conducted searches and checks both in the building and the surrounding area.

"Nothing untoward has been found and, at this stage, we believe this to be a hoax.

"I would ask, however, that members of the public living in or travelling through the area, remain vigilant and contact police immediately on 101 or 999 if they see anything suspicious."

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