Man arrested in connection with Chester bomb hoax

By Dherran Titherington 27th Nov 2024

Local News by Dherran Titherington 27th Nov 2024

The man remains in custody helping police with their enquiries (Image via: SWNS)

Police investigating a bomb hoax, which caused widespread disruption to Chester City Centre on Friday 22 November, have arrested a man.

The 28-year-old from Ellesmere Port was arrested in Chester today (Tuesday 26 November). He remains in custody helping police with their enquiries.

The arrest follows enquiries into the report of suspicious activity on two busses in Chester City Centre on Friday 22 November. One near the train station and one near the bus interchange.

To read more about the incident, click here to find our last report.

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