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# Security Alert

Residents taking shelter in community centre as homes evacuated after 'suspicious object' found in Derry park

Police are currently at the scene.

AROUND 20 HOMES have been evacuated in Northern Ireland after a “suspicious object” was found in a park.

Police are currently at the scene in Derry where they’ve declared a security alert.

Part of Earhart Park has been closed following the discovery of a suspicious object in the area.

The Shantallow Community Centre has been opened for any evacuated residents who require shelter.

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