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Man arrested after Academy Way bomb threat

By Gary Skentelbery on 18th January 2017 3:14 pm Crime, News

UPDATED: POLICE have arrested a 45-year-old man after Academy Way in Warrington town centre was closed earlier today following a bomb threat.

The incident took place outside DW Sports and Warrington Market at around 11.20am.

Police closed the road following eye witness reports of a man acting suspiciously and allegedly making threats to set off a bomb.

Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and a public order offence.

The road is now re-opened.

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.