Man arrested on suspicion of being behind bomb hoax that caused widespread disruption in Grays

By Nub News Reporter 12th Jul 2022

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Local News by Nub News Reporter 12th Jul 2022

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Police set up a cordon outside the civic offices while the suitcase was investigated

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a suspected bomb hoax at Thurrock Council's offices yesterday that casued significant disruption.

A police statement says: "We received a report of a suspect package at the council's offices in New Road, Grays at around 3.30pm yesterday (Monday, 11 July).

"The building was evacuated and the nearby railway station disrupted.

"Officers attended and it was established it was a suitcase with nothing suspicious or of concern inside.

"Today a 52 year-old man from Grays has been arrested on suspicion of making a bomb hoax and possession of a knife. He is currently in custody."

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