Man arrested on suspicion of bomb hoax in Falmouth released on bail
Police were called to reports of a suspicious package at a hotel on Thursday
A man who was arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax at the Falmouth Hotel has been released on bail.
Police were called at around 3.15am yesterday (10th June) following reports of a suspicious package on the grounds outside of the hotel on Cliff Road in Falmouth.
Following assessment by the Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), the device was declared not viable and therefore safe.
In order to maintain public safety, the area was evacuated as a precautionary measure and a 100-meter cordon was put in place and around 100 people were evacuated.
A 20-year-old man from Falmouth, who was arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax, placing an article with intent, has been released on police bail until 7 July while police carry out further enquiries.