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Homes evacuated in Londonderry security alert | Homes evacuated in Londonderry security alert |
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A number of homes have been evacuated in separate security alerts in Londonderry and Portrush. | |
The police and an Army bomb disposal team are dealing with a suspicious object at Drumleck Drive in Londonderry. | |
Meanwhile, police are dealing with another alert in Glenmanus Park, Portrush. | |
Residents have been moved out of their homes and the area is closed to traffic. | |
In Londonderry, Drumleck Drive has been closed at its junctions with Racecourse Road and Drumleck Gardens. | |
Templemore Sports Complex has been made available for people who have had to leave their homes. | |
SDLP councillor Sean Gallagher said it was "totally unacceptable". | |
"Some people have gone to relatives," he added. | "Some people have gone to relatives," he added. |
"It's just an absolute disgrace in a built-up area." | "It's just an absolute disgrace in a built-up area." |