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08/01/2016
Residents Evacuated Following Security Alert In L'Derry
Residents have been evacuated from their homes following a security alert in L'Derry.
Homes were evacuated on Thursday afternoon following reports of a suspicious object in the Southway area.
Army bomb disposal experts and police are at the scene and the area has been cordoned off.
A respite centre has been opened at Long Tower Youth Club for residents who are unable to get to their homes.
(CD/JP)
Homes were evacuated on Thursday afternoon following reports of a suspicious object in the Southway area.
Army bomb disposal experts and police are at the scene and the area has been cordoned off.
A respite centre has been opened at Long Tower Youth Club for residents who are unable to get to their homes.
(CD/JP)
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