Ongoing security alert in County Derry centred on 'historic piece of munition'

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Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Point Road area of Magilligan.

On Monday night, a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson issued traffic and travel advice to those travelling through the area.

The spokesperson said: “A road closure and cordons are in place due to the discovery of what is believed to be a historic piece of munition.

Motorists and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

"A further update will be provided in due course.”