Security alert ends in Londonderry

A security alert in Londonderry is now over.

Southway was closed earlier after a suspicious item was discovered.

The item was discovered in Southway.placeholder image
The item was discovered in Southway.

The road is now open again.

The discovery was made when detectives investigating dissident republican activity carried out a search on Wednesday morning.

It has not yet been confirmed if them item was a viable device.

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