BREAKING: Man arrested in connection with Fishergate bomb scare
Police have arrested a man in connection with the bomb scare at Fishergate Shopping Centre.
The 27-year-old, from Preston, was arrested this morning at an address in the city.
He is currently in custody being held on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
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Hide AdThe Preston shopping centre was locked down for nine hours yesterday after a device exploded in the men’s toilets at 10am.
The device was made from an asthma inhaler, a firelighter and matches wrapped in paper, the device was set alight on a toilet seat.
Hundreds of shoppers were then evacuated as the Army’s bomb squad searched the building for more devices.