A man has been arrested in Co Tyrone on suspicion of making a series of 'bomb hoax' calls to police.
The man, 28, was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Omagh by police investigating a series of hoax calls between December 2021 and July 2022.
As well as being arrested on suspicion of communicating false information causing a bomb hoax, he has also suspected of wasting police time and improper use of public communications.
READ MORE: The Twelfth: Road closures and bin collection info for Co Tyrone ahead of bank holiday
On Tuesday afternoon, police said the man had been released on bail pending further enquiries.
The spokesperson said: "Detectives in Omagh, investigating a series of hoax communications to police between 8th December 2021 and 11th July 2022, have arrested a 28 year old man on suspicion of communicating false information causing a bomb hoax, wasting police time and improper use of public communications network for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another.
"The man was arrested in the Omagh area, in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 12th July) and he currently remains in custody assisting detectives with their enquiries."
READ NEXT:
Northern Ireland mum's tribute to son who died in swimming pool incident on holiday
Coalisland community stunned after sudden death of supermarket worker
Fermanagh councillor writes letter to Westminster in campaign to have G8 table from 2013 returned
Arrest after man 'head butts police' following Strabane hit and run
For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here.
