Woman arrested in connection with alleged Derbyshire bomb hoax

Officers were at the scene in Wirksworth Credit: PA

Police descended on a Derbyshire town after reports of a hoax bomb threat allegedly being made.

Officers from Derbyshire police reported that just after 3pm on Sunday, July 7, a woman had allegedly entered a restaurant in The Market Place, in Wirksworth, and an alleged threat was made about a bomb.

Police said a cordon was put in place and a number of roads were closed to allow for searches and enquiries to take place as a precaution and for public safety.

Officers have now established that the alleged threat was a hoax.

Police said a woman in her 30s, from Derby, was arrested on suspicion of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance and for making a bomb hoax.

She remains in police custody at this time and enquiries are continuing.

Officers have been carrying out patrols in the area for reassurance and are encouraging anyone with any concerns to speak to them.