St George's Shopping Centre in Preston was evacuated on Bank Holiday Monday after a bomb threat, but police have confirmed it was a hoax.
Emergency Response
Emergency services were called to the shopping centre shortly before 3.30pm on May 4 following a report of a bomb threat. Security staff quickly cleared the building as officers arrived to conduct a thorough search.
Police Investigation
Lancashire Police confirmed that nothing suspicious was found and the incident is being treated as a hoax. An investigation is now underway to identify the person responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
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