By Nicole Wootton-Cane
Police were called to the Countess of Chester Hospital following a “bomb hoax” this morning, leading to the evacuation of patients and staff.
Emergency services were alerted at approximately 8.56am on Monday (June 30) due to reports of suspicious activity. A section of the hospital was cleared out while armed officers secured the area.
Cheshire Police have confirmed the arrest of a 27-year-old woman on suspicion of communicating false information in the form of a bomb hoax. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
Images captured a significant presence of emergency services at the hospital, including armed police units. The hospital has since been declared safe and is operating as normal, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The force said: “At 8.56am today (Monday 30 June) police were called to the Countess of Chester following a report of suspicious activity.
“A small area of the hospital was evacuated as a precaution.
“Officers attended and arrested a 27-year-old woman on suspicion of communicating false information (bomb hoax).
“The incident has been resolved and officers have left the hospital which is now back to business as usual.” Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox