Police are searching a property and have said ‘we take all threats like this extremely seriously’
A man has been arrested following reports of “bomb threats” being made in Hull. Officers are in attendance on Weymouth Close, Humberside Police have said.
The force says it responded to reports of “bomb threats being made by a resident” which are being investigated. On Friday afternoon, Detective Inspector Paul Farmer said: “Our investigation is ongoing, and as part of enquiries so far, a man has been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and malicious communications, and he remains in police custody at this time.
“I understand reports of this nature may naturally cause alarm amongst the community, but I would like to reassure members of the community that we take all threats like this extremely seriously and are investigating the incident fully. As a precaution, Police Search Advisors are undertaking a full search of the address, and a scene guard remains in place to allow officers to work safely.
“Local residents can expect to see an increase in police presence around the area while officers conduct multiple lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances around the report.”
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