ROADS SEALED OFF IN BALLYARNETT SECURITY ALERT

Police are at the scene of a security alert in Derry.

Racecourse Road has been closed between its junction with Alder Road and Ballyarnett Roundabout following the discovery of a suspicious device.

A section of Ballyarnett Village has also been closed to traffic.

Army technical officers have been tasked to the scene.

PSNI Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan said: “Police are currently investigating these reports and would urge anyone who sees anything out of the ordinary in the area to maintain a safe distance and report it to police immediately.”