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Police Detonate Viable Hotel Bomb in Londonderry
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- Police detonated a viable explosive device left at a hotel in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
- Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion, then removed the device for forensic analysis.
- Chief Superintendent Kearney condemned the reckless, targeted attack, noting community distress.
- Several hotel guests and staff were evacuated while a nearby Halloween funfair remained open.