There is a second security alert in Londonderry.
A delivery driver’s vehicle has reportedly been hijacked on Southway by four masked men, one of whom is reported to have had a gun.
The two occupants in the van were ordered to drive it to Lonemoor Road and abandon it.
The incident happened just before 1:45pm this afternoon.
Superintendent Gordon McCalmont said police are in the process of establishing cordons and evacuating a number of homes.
“Sadly, within two hours today, we are dealing with a second security alert in the city, which means even more disruption for the local community,” he said.
“I know this second security alert and the measures we are taking to keep people safe will cause significant inconvenience for the local community, but we have no choice.
“I want to ask the public for their patience, and thank them for their co-operation while we work to make the scene safe,” he added.