British Army Technical Officers at the scene of the security alert in Seven Oaks, Waterside this morning
A number of residents have been been moved from their homes.
Foyle Arena has been opened for those residents who have been affected.
DUP councillor Graham Warke said he had received phone calls from residents at about 5 am this morning, Sunday, June 24, who had been told to leave their homes by police.
“We have a number of families who have been moved down to Foyle Arena, there are council staff down there at the moment,” he said.
“As far as I am aware there are up to 15 people down at Foyle Arena at the minute.
Police cordon off scene in Seven Oaks this morning due to a security alert: Pictures by Graham Warke
Sinn Féin councillor Christopher Jackson said details of the incident were still emerging.
“It must be very upsetting for anyone caught up in this,” he added.
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