04/04/2019

L'Derry Security Alert Sees Roads Closed & Homes Evacuated

A number of homes in L'Derry have been evacuated and surrounding roads closed to traffic amid an ongoing security alert.

A police operation was sparked after a suspicious object was discovered in the Fern Park area of L'Derry on Thursday afternoon, 04 April.

Police are currently at the scene.



(JG/CM)

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