Police appeal after Culmore security alert ends

A security alert at Talbot Park in Derry has ended.

A bomb disposal team were sent to the street off Culmore Road this afternoon following the report of a suspicious object by a member of the public.

A controlled explosion was carried out on the object which has been described as a crude but viable device.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "The device has been taken away for further examination, all roads have been re-opened and evacuated residents allowed to return to their homes.

"Police would ask anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the Talbot Park area recently to contact them at Strand Road on the non-emergency number 101.

"Information can also be passed anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."