A hoax security threat led to the closing off of a number of streets in Cork city centre on Friday morning, after a person made a phone call to fire control in Anglesea Street claiming bombs had been placed in a number of locations.
The caller claimed bombs had been placed in the court house on Washington Street and nearby Mercy University Hospital. The call was placed at around 11am.
Gardaí and emergency services, including the fire brigade, attended the locations and areas were sealed off as a precautionary measure. Bus services were disrupted and traffic diversions were put in place. Plans were being put in place to evacuate the hospital.
The security operation was later stood down.
Dublin author Fíona Scarlett: ‘A young woman told me to take out that I was a mother in my bio, because it demeaned me and my work’
The Swiss-based ex-banker who leads Germany’s far right: Alice Weidel plays the long game
Competitive parenting in China: ‘School starts at 7.30am and I pick him up at 9.30pm. He studies again when we arrive home’
After Storm Éowyn, Ireland must do what Sweden did 20 years ago
“Gardaí are aware of a number of security alerts at several locations in Cork city this morning. Following further enquiries An Garda Síochána is satisfied that all of the alerts have been deemed as a hoax and the areas have been declared safe,” the Garda said in a statement.
