28/11/2005
Device found at Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall was evacuated at lunchtime today as Army technical officers were called in to deal with what was described as a "crude but viable" device.
The area has since been reopened following a controlled explosion.
Police said that a number of items had been removed for forensic examination.
In Londonderry a security alert at Boating House lane closed part of Queen's Quay and Strand Road.
Shops restaurants and part of the North West Institute were evacuated following a telephoned bomb warning.
Police said that the roads have now reopened.
(SP/GB)
The area has since been reopened following a controlled explosion.
Police said that a number of items had been removed for forensic examination.
In Londonderry a security alert at Boating House lane closed part of Queen's Quay and Strand Road.
Shops restaurants and part of the North West Institute were evacuated following a telephoned bomb warning.
Police said that the roads have now reopened.
(SP/GB)
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