Stephen McCauley, (Letterkenny AC) winner with Danny Mooney (Letterkenny AC), 2nd place and John Joe Doherty (416) 3rd place in the Waterside Half Marathon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics
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Army Technical Officers arriving at the scene in Derry's Waterside.
Police in Derry are dealing with a security alert on Limavady Road in the Waterside.
A public safety operation is underway following the discovery of a suspicious package, reported to police just after 10.15am this morning, May 28. Cordons are in place in the area of Heron Way with Nelson Drive.
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While there are no roads closed, or evacuations of any homes at this time, Ebrington Primary School and Nursery have made the precautionary decision to close for the remainder of the day.
Chief Inspector Cherith Craig said: "We understand the disruption and inconvenience this is causing, but I want to reassure everyone we are working our way through this situation as quickly as possible and appreciate the co-operation and patience from the school community and the public as we do so.
"We will keep you updated."
DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton said: "I have been in contact with the PSNI regarding the ongoing security alert in the Waterside, near Nelson Drive.
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