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A Derry community centre was opened as a rest centre
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph
A viable device was discovered and made safe during a security alert in Londonderry.
Cordons were put in place and a number of residents evacuated in Campion Court in the Waterside area of the city.
A rest centre for residents was been opened at the nearby Hillcrest Community Centre.
The PSNI on Sunday said the security alert had ended and that they were “thankful” that the device did not “detonate before being discovered”.
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph
News Catch Up – Friday 24th October
Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “Shortly after 5.35pm on Saturday, 25th October, we received a report that a device had been left at a residential property in the Campion Court area.
“Officers attended, alongside Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO), who examined the device.
“It was deemed to be viable and made safe before it was removed for further forensic examination.
“A number of local residents had to be evacuated from the area, and we thank them for their patience while this safety operation was carried out.”
Detective Inspector Hanbidge continued: “This device posed a serious risk to the local community. We’re thankful it did not detonate before it was discovered.
“We would ask that the public be vigilant to any suspicious items or behaviour in their area, and report any concerns to us immediately.
“Officers will continue to maintain a presence in the area today as we conduct further enquiries.
“We would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1161 25/10/25.”
SDLP Waterside councillor Martin Reilly condemned the alert.
He said: “Those responsible for leaving a suspect device at Campion Court have caused inconvenience and worry for residents in this part of the Waterside.
“We’ve had families disrupted on a cold, wet evening and the Top of the Hill community want this type of disruption to end.
“I’m glad this alert has ended and residents were able to return to their homes. Anyone with information should come forward to police.”