A security alert in the Waterside area of Derry/Londonderry has ended.

Chief Inspector Cathal Pearce said: “Police received a report at approximately 11.20am this morning, Thursday 26th June, that a suspicious object had been discovered in the grounds of a primary school in the Trench Road area of the city.

“Officers along with Ammunition Technical Officers attended and examined the object, which was determined as a hoax device and has since been removed for forensic examination. 

“A number of cordons which were put in place have now been lifted and residents, who were evacuated have been allowed to return to their homes.

“I would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation while searches were carried out, we appreciate this has caused inconvenience, but public safety is our priority. 

“Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone with information that could assist with our investigation to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 614 26/06/25.” 

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