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03/07/2017
Security Alert In L'Derry Ends
A security alert in L'Derry has now ended after a suspicious object was declared an elaborate hoax.
Some residents were evacuated from their homes in the Glengalliagh Park area on Sunday, 02 July, however police said some people refused to leave and were advised to stay inside.
One resident walked close to the object just before a controlled explosion was carried out, but was not injured.
Investigations are continuing.
(CD/LM)
Some residents were evacuated from their homes in the Glengalliagh Park area on Sunday, 02 July, however police said some people refused to leave and were advised to stay inside.
One resident walked close to the object just before a controlled explosion was carried out, but was not injured.
Investigations are continuing.
(CD/LM)
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