Police investigating reports of a bomb placed at Derry's Foyleside shopping centre

Police in Derry are investigating a report of a bomb being placed in Foyleside Shopping Centre.

The PSNI said officers are in attendance at the scene and motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area. There are no further details at this stage.

A statement posted by the Foyleside Centre on Twitter read: "Following advice from the PSNI, Foyleside Shopping Centre is currently being evacuated.

"It is imperative that no member of the public attempts to access the centre at this time and we ask that you stay away from the area. Updates will be provided as soon as they are available."