Police believe anonymous call that led to Quarry being evacuated during flower show was 'hoax'
Police investigating an anonymous call that sparked the evacuation of Shrewsbury's Quarry in the middle of the town's flower show say they "believe it was a hoax".Crowds of people enjoying the Shrewsbury Flower Show were abruptlyon Friday after an anonymous phone call to police reporting 'suspicious packages' at the venue.
Town crier Martin Wood broke the news to the evacuated crowds that the show was over for the day, saying:"We've closed the show down for your own safety. Thank you very much, we do apologise - but there's always tomorrow." Superintendent Damian Pettit said: “At this stage we believe the threat was a hoax, but the safety of the public is our number one priority and we, along with colleagues from other agencies, will continue to complete thorough searches.
“I’d also like to thank the event organisers who have worked closely with us this evening and have not hesitated to put the safety of the public first. We worked with them to try and keep the show going, but, as I’m sure you can understand, despite the safety checks they undertake as standard on entry, additional searching was needed.
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