Homes evacuated in security alert in Carnhill estate in Londonderry over device later declared hoax

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The security alert occurred in the Carnhill area of Derry/Londonderry, with police investigating a suspicious object later declared a hoax Credit: Google Maps

Homes were evacuated in Londonderry on Saturday due to a security alert caused by a device later declared a hoax.

The police received a report of a suspicious object in the Carnhill area of the city this morning.

Residents were evacuated from their homes as a precaution.

The public were asked to avoid the area during which time officers investigated the object before taking it away for analysis.

It was later declared a hoax, and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Police are appealing for anyone with further information to contact them.

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