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Police cordon at the scene this morning
Two suspect devices that led to an overnight security alert in the Skeoge area of Derry have been declared viable.
A public safety operation was implemented following a report to police, made shortly after 12.30am this morning, 13 November, there were two devices in the Glenabbey Close/Beraghvale area.
A police public safety operation saw close to two dozen homes evacuated as cordons were put in place in the immediate and surrounding vicinity.
Following attendance by Ammunition Technical Officers and examination of the devices, both of which are described as pipe-bombs – they have been declared as being viable, made safe and removed, and will now be subject to further forensic examination. The scene has been collapsed and residents are able to return home.
Chief Inspector Graeme Craig said: "This alert caused significant disruption for residents in the area with close to two dozen homes evacuated, including families with children.
"To have had to leave their homes in the hours of darkness, on a cold and wet night, will have been really unsettling, and caused massive disruption for people trying to get to work this morning and children attending school. This also caused disruption for local businesses who were impacted, trying to stock up with deliveries for today's trading.
"Our thanks to everyone who was impacted, and who worked with us as we dealt with this situation.
"These devices have been declared as being viable and it is fortunate they did not detonate before they were discovered. There is no place for this and those who are responsible have absolutely no regard for the local community. It is reprehensible.
"Officers will maintain a presence in the area today as we conduct further enquiries. We appeal to anyone with information, or who saw anything suspicious or untoward in the area in the last 24 hours to report it by calling 101, quoting reference 32 of 13/11/25.
“You can also submit information online at www.psni.police.uk/
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