'It is particularly frustrating that local people and Derry City fans are experiencing this disruption as President Higgins visits for this evening’s President’s Cup match'
Police have cordoned off the Celtic Park end of the Lone Moor Road, a local councillor said. Cllr Emmet Doyle is at the scene and says he "arranged through council for the Gasyard to be open for anyone who needs it".Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris-Heaton Harris and Irish President Michael D Higgins were attending a match at Derry City's ground, BBC reports.
Colum Eastwood MP said: "The security alert near the Brandywell this evening is causing significant disruption for local residents and those travelling from tonight’s match. Elderly residents and children have had their night turned upside down as police attempt to make the area safe. "I would appeal to everyone in the area to follow the directions of local police. SDLP representatives will continue to liaise with emergency services as they seek to make the area safe as quickly as possible.""Elderly residents and children have had their night turned upside down"
“Elderly residents and children have had their night turned upside down as police attempt to make the area safe.
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