A controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspicious object found in the grounds of the Waterfoot Hotel in the Waterside area of Derry.
Police say a clearance operation is ongoing by Army Technical Officers.
The Foyle Bridge in Derry has now re-opened to traffic in both directions after it was earlier closed following the security alert.
Earlier today, police evacuated the hotel at the Caw Roundabout where the PSNI had been due to host a familiarisation event.
Staff and guests were asked to leave the hotel for their safety due to a security alert.
Tomorrow’s event had been cancelled after it clashed with a wedding and a planned protest by dissident republican pressure group Republican Network for Unity (RNU).
It is now due to take place next Saturday, October 17.
The police are also dealing with similar alerts at Strule Arts Centre in Omagh and the Belfast Metropolitan College.
Announcing yesterday that tomorrow’s event had been postponed for a week, ACC Mark Hamilton said: “A large wedding reception will be taking place at the venue on the same date, and as many people will be aware, a protest against our event has been planned.
“Those who would seek to disrupt the day have shown no thought for others.
“Out of consideration for the bride and groom, and to ensure they can fully enjoy their special day without the possibility of any disruption, we have arranged to reschedule the event.”
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