22/08/2017

Homes Evacuated During L'Derry Security Alert

A number of homes have been evacuated during a security alert in L'Derry.

The incident happened when a man reported that a "suspicious object" was thrown at his house on Heron Way at about 10.30pm on Monday, 21 August.

Police discovered the object in the front garden of his house.

The scene was cordoned off and a number of residents in the surrounding area were asked to leave the their home.

Residents are being looked after at a local community centre.

(MH/CD)

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