Man charged after Arndale bomb threat hoax call

Bomb hoax charge

A man has been charged following three bomb hoaxes in Manchester city centre.

James Anthony Black has been with three offences of bomb hoax – communicating false information.

A 38-year-old man's been charged in connection with a series of bomb threat hoax calls in Manchester.

Hundreds of shoppers were evacuated from the Arndale Centre and parts of Market Street on Sunday afternoon after a hoax call.

Last updated Wed 20 Feb 2013

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