POLICE have evacuated around ten homes after a suspect package was discovered in Derry on Monday night.
The package was discovered in an alleyway in the Beechwood Avenue area.
Police are currently at the scene and Army Technical Officers have been tasked.
Evacuated families are being catered for at the Brooke Park Leisure Centre.
“A number of homes have been evacuated and cordons are in place,’ said Inspector Paul Pattone.
“We thank everyone for their patience.”