2 March 2013 Last updated at 10:56 ET

Bomb is found outside house in Hollymount Park, Derry

Army bomb disposal van The bomb was dealt with by Army experts

A bomb has been made safe in Londonderry.

It was found outside a house in Hollymount Park at about 08:00 GMT on Saturday.

A number of homes were evacuated while Army bomb disposal experts examined it. It was later declared to be a "crude viable explosive device".

Police want anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information to contact them on 0845 600 8000.

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