Popular Chesterfield town centre pub evacuated after woman claims she had bomb in her bag

By Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
Published 22nd Jun 2023, 10:46 BST
Updated 22nd Jun 2023, 10:47 BST
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The Crown and Cushion pub on Low Pavement, Chesterfield was evacuated following reports of a bomb in the venue.

Officers were called to Chesterfield town centre yesterday, on Tuesday, June 21, following reports of a woman stating she had a bomb in her bag.

On arrival, officers found that the woman was in the Crown and Cushion pub on Low Pavement. The pub was evacuated, a search was conducted and no device was found.

Witnesses said four police vehicles attended.

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The Crown and Cushion pub on Low Pavement, Chesterfield has been evacuated following reports of a bomb in the venue.The Crown and Cushion pub on Low Pavement, Chesterfield has been evacuated following reports of a bomb in the venue.
The Crown and Cushion pub on Low Pavement, Chesterfield has been evacuated following reports of a bomb in the venue.

A 50-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.

A spokesperson for Chesterfield town centre SNT said: “We would like to reassure the local community that we responded quickly to the reports and there was no risk to the public.”