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Discovery of suspicious package sparks security alert

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The package was discovered on Tuesday afternoon

Police are dealing with a security alert at Ebrington Square in Londonderry's Waterside.

It follows the discovery of a suspicious package at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday, police said.

No roads are closed but police have said a nearby business premises has been evacuated.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said an update would be provided in due course.