Viable explosive device sent to Londonderry hotel

A security alert in the Ebrington Square area of Derry/Londonderry has now ended.

Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene and carried out a controlled explosion.

The device was deemed to be viable.

Chief Superintendent Kearney said: “Police received a report at around 3.20pm this afternoon, Tuesday, 27th October, that a suspicious package had been delivered to a hotel in the city.

“Officers attended the scene and a number of people were subsequently evacuated from the premises, along with staff from neighbouring premises, during the public safety operation that followed.

“Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended the scene, examined the object, and carried out a controlled explosion on the device which was deemed to be viable.

The item has now been taken away for forensic examination and an investigation has commenced.

“I condemn this reckless and targeted attack, and I recognise the significant disruption and distress it has caused to the local community.

“We would appeal to anyone with any information which might assist us to contact 101, quoting reference number 1089 of 27/10/26.

“You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”

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