Detectives from the Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit investigating a security alert in the Southway area of Creggan on Tuesday, 9th July have arrested a man.

The 31-year-old was arrested in the Derry/Londonderry area on Thursday evening, 18th July under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

He is being questioned at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 1510 09/07/24.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org

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UPDATE: A 31-year-old man arrested on Thursday, 18th July in Derry/Londonderry under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 in connection with a security alert in the Southway area of Creggan on Tuesday, 9th July has been released from custody following questioning. The investigation continues.