Suspicious package prompts security alert in Derry

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

A suspicious package discovered in Derry's Waterside area has prompted a security alert and evacuation.

Police in Derry responded to a security alert at Ebrington Square in the Waterside area on Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT.

A nearby business premises was evacuated as a precaution. Police said no roads were closed as a result of the incident.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said an update would be provided in due course.

Suspicious package prompts security alert in Derry — Image: BBC Northern Ireland

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Discovery of suspicious package sparks security alertA business premises in Ebrington Square in Derry has been evacuated, police say.BBC Northern Ireland · 27 Oct, 17:22
Security alert in Derry following report of suspicious package, business premises evacuatedPolice in Derry are at the scene of a security alert following a report of a suspicious package in the Waterside.Derry Journal · 27 Oct, 17:04

In this story: Derry · Waterside · Ebrington Square · Police Service of Northern Ireland

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