Police in Derry confirm that mortar device found during security alert

strandA viable mortar type device has been found by police during a security alert in Derry.
About 1,000 people had to leave their homes because of the alert and several roads were closed.
The police said the “intent was to kill or injure”.
Cllr John Boyle said this security alert caused much destruction, and he has hit out at those responsible:

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