Man Arrested in Chester Bomb Hoax

A 28-year-old man from Ellesmere Port has been arrested in Chester on suspicion of communicating false information related to a bomb hoax that caused significant disruption during rush hour. The incident involved reports of suspicious activity on two buses near the railway station and bus interchange on November 22, leading to the evacuation of both transport hubs and a police cordon being established. Emergency services, including explosive ordnance disposal teams, were deployed to investigate the situation. The police confirmed that the arrest occurred on November 26, and the man remains in custody as inquiries continue. This security alert resulted in major delays affecting multiple train services, including those operated by Northern, Merseyrail, and Avanti West Coast.