#Latest news with #EbringtonPrimaryBBC News7 days agoGeneralBBC NewsLondonderry school closed due to ongoing security alertA Londonderry primary school has closed due to a security alert in the Waterside area of the received a report at about 10:15 BST on Wednesday that a suspicious package had been found on the Limavady Road.A public safety operation is under way, with cordons in place in the area of Heron Way and Nelson Drive, however no one has been asked to leave their homes and roads remain open.A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokeswoman said nearby Ebrington Primary School and Nursery made the precautionary decision to close for the remainder of the day. PSNI Ch Insp Cherith Craig said police understood the level of disruption the alert is causing."But I want to reassure everyone we are working our way through this situation as quickly as possible and appreciate the co-operation and patience from the school community and the public as we do so," the senior officer added.
BBC News7 days agoGeneralBBC NewsLondonderry school closed due to ongoing security alertA Londonderry primary school has closed due to a security alert in the Waterside area of the received a report at about 10:15 BST on Wednesday that a suspicious package had been found on the Limavady Road.A public safety operation is under way, with cordons in place in the area of Heron Way and Nelson Drive, however no one has been asked to leave their homes and roads remain open.A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokeswoman said nearby Ebrington Primary School and Nursery made the precautionary decision to close for the remainder of the day. PSNI Ch Insp Cherith Craig said police understood the level of disruption the alert is causing."But I want to reassure everyone we are working our way through this situation as quickly as possible and appreciate the co-operation and patience from the school community and the public as we do so," the senior officer added.