Suspect device at Currynierin
Police have advised people in Currynierin not to enter or leave the estate because of an ongoing security alert.
The warning was issued after police received reports that an explosive device had been left near the entrance to the housing estate.
Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan said: “There is just one route in and out of the estate and given the imprecise nature of the information and the potential for harm, we are asking people to remain within the estate.
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Hide Ad“We are treating the information we have received with utmost seriousness.
“We cannot be sure of the level of risk, nor can we ignore the possibility that other devices have been left.
“Our priority is to keep people safe, and, bearing in mind the background of other incidents in the city in recent months, we cannot be specific on how long this situation will persist.”