Viable device found at Derry hotel during Halloween activities
A viable device found at a hotel near Ebrington Square in Derry caused a major security alert while families, children and visitors attended Halloween events nearby.
A device was found at a Derry hotel.
Families, children and visitors attended Halloween events.
The events were near Ebrington Square.
Police evacuated the hotel and nearby buildings.
Army bomb officers came too.
They made the device explode safely.
The incident caused local trouble and worry.
Police said the inquiry had just started.
Dissident republicans were one possible line.
Councillor Darren Guy spoke about the timing.
He said it may cause much trouble.
Councillor Christopher Jackson said people must not guess yet.
He mentioned a possible link to an earlier careers event.
The event was at the hotel.
Section: United Kingdom
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