SINN Féin councillor Sean McGlinchey has slammed those responsible for the leaving of two pipe bombs on the Derrychrier Road in Dungiven today.
The alert stopped today around 1.20 pm when police received information that devices had been left in the area.
Speaking tonight,, Cllr McGlinchey said: “Those behind the leaving of two viable pipe bombs on the Derrychrier Road have shown blatant disregard for this community.
“The road has been sealed off and residents evacuated causing disruption to these families and anyone living in the area.
“There is no justifications for this whatsoever.
“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything of suspicion in the area to bring that information to the PSNI.”