Derry Security Alert: Residents evacuated from homes

The device was discovered in the Farm Hill area of the city.

One resident who was affected by the security alert said she was “shocked and surprised”.

“This is a really quiet area,” said the resident.

“I can’t understand why something like this would happen in this area - I am really shocked and surprised. I hope the police can deal with this as safely and as quickly as possible,” added the resident.
PSNI Inspector Ray Wilson said: “Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Farm Hill area of Derry/Londonderry following the discovery of a suspicious object.”

A number of homes in the area have been evacuated.

The area remains closed while the object is examined.

There are no further details at present.

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