Due to a security alert, a number of Londonderry homes were evacuated.

Police received reports that a suspicious object was found in Lecky Flyover.

According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), road access to the flyover via Barrack Street, Rossville Street/Lecky Road is not possible.

The area has been requested by motorcyclists to be avoided, but no further information is available at this time.