Former Mayor Elisha McCallion
SINN Féin councillor Elisha McCallion has condemned those responsible for the disruption caused by the discovery of a suspicious object in the Foyle Springs area of Derry.
Army Technical Officer were called to the scene this morning after the object was discovered.
It was later declared an “elaborate hoax”.
The former Derry Mayor said: “A number of residents had to be evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Farmhill area of Foyle Springs.
“This is the last thing the local community needs, particularly on such a cold day.
“Those behind this security alert have nothing to offer the local community.
“We don’t need or want these type of incidents in the city.”