Magilligan security alert caused by unexploded World War II shell
An overnight security alert in Magilligan has ended.
Police attended a report of what was believed to have been a historic piece of munition in the Point Road area just before 6pm on Monday, February 26.
Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended the scene on Tuesday and carried out a controlled explosion on the device, which was declared to be an unexploded World War II shell.
The area has now re-opened to motorists and members of the public, with all cordons having been lifted.