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)

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