Derry security alert declared a hoax

A security alert in Tobermore, Co Derry, has been declared a hoax.

A security alert in Tobermore, Co Derry, has been declared a hoax.

Police earlier closed off an area of the town following the discovery of a suspicious object on Main Street this morning.

British army technical officers examined the scene and later declared the device a hoax.

A PSNI spokesman said traffic restrictions in the area have now been lifted.

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