Man in custody following security alert in Derry overnight

 

A security alert in Derry that resulted in a number of homes being evacuated has been described by the PSNI as an “elaborate hoax.”
Shortly before half eight last night, a suspicious object was found in an alleyway in the Beechwood Avenue area.
Those who were told to evacuate returned to their homes shortly after three o’clock this morning.
A 41 year old man has been arrested and is being detained under the Terrorism Act.

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