Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Saturday 19°CSunday 17°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
CourtsHealthhomepage-newsNewsPolicingPSNI

SUSPICIOUS OBJECT UNCOVERED IN DERRY DECLARED ‘ELABAORATE HOAX’

July 3, 2017
ShareTweet

A SUSPICIOUS object found in the Galliagh area of Derry has been declared an elaborate hoax.

Police are reminding the public of the importance of following their advice and respecting cordons after a resident walked close to the site of the suspicious object while attempts were ongoing to make the object safe.

Security operations of this nature bring significant disruption to the community and present challenges to the PSNI as they attempt to minimise disruption whilst keeping the community safe from harm.

Inspector Mullan said: “We attended the area following reports of a suspicious object and ATO were tasked.

“We called to a number of homes in Glengalliagh Park and advised residents to leave their homes.

“Some residents agreed to leave their homes however a number of residents declined and were advised to remain inside their homes and take appropriate precautions.

“A resident left their home and walked past the suspicious object while attempts were ongoing to make the object safe.

“We spoke to the resident immediately after and, although she was shaken, she was uninjured”

“Our investigation into the hoax device is ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101.”

Sinn Fein MLA Raymond McCartney said incidents such as the “should not be happening”.

He added: “It’s senseless and serves no purpose except disrupting the lives of local people.”

SUSPICIOUS OBJECT UNCOVERED IN DERRY DECLARED ‘ELABAORATE HOAX’ was last modified: July 3rd, 2017 by John

Tags:
DerrygalliaghGLENGALLIAGH PARKPSNISUSPICIOUS OBJECT UNCOVERED IN DERRY DECLARED 'ELABAORATE HOAX'
ShareTweet

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Durkan: Western Trust autism services at breaking...

11 hours ago

Second protest in Derry this weekend over...

16 hours ago

Elaborate hoax at centre of Derry security...

1 day ago

McLaughlin welcomes move to allow media to...

1 day ago

Autism friendly banking at AIB Derry

2 days ago

Limited parking at Council facilities during Foyle...

2 days ago

Labour Market training on machinery

2 days ago

Eastwood challenges Prime Minister: No killer can...

3 days ago

Feile 2025 unveil biggest programme of events

3 days ago

Loughs Agency delivers extensive fisheries improvement works...

3 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • McLaughlin welcomes move to allow media to cover family courts

    July 17, 2025
  • Woman charged over serious assault in Derry

    July 13, 2025
  • Man to face Derry court over cannabis plants seizure

    July 11, 2025
  • Man charged to court over Derry drugs seizure

    July 6, 2025
  • Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

    July 5, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy