A security alert in Derry has ended following the discovery of a hoax.
The alert began close to 10 o’clock last night, after a suspicious device was reported to be in the Elaghmore Park area of Derry city.
After examination from Police as well as Ammunition Technical Officers the device was declared a hoax, and temporarily evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes.
Cordons have also been lifted and the area is open to the public again.
