15/04/2019
Suspicious Object Sparks L'Derry Security Alert
Families have been evacuated from their L'Derry homes amid reports of a suspicious device in the area.
A police operation in the vicinity of Clon Elagh, just off the Skeoge Road, was sparked this afternoon, Monday 15 April, after an object was discovered.
Local residents have been asked to evacuate the area as a precaution.
Police are at the scene.
(JG/CM)
A police operation in the vicinity of Clon Elagh, just off the Skeoge Road, was sparked this afternoon, Monday 15 April, after an object was discovered.
Local residents have been asked to evacuate the area as a precaution.
Police are at the scene.
(JG/CM)
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