Arrest over Shrewsbury College bomb hoax

Police were called to the Shrewsbury College Group's campuses on Thursday

A man has been arrested after a bomb hoax at a college in Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury College's London Road campus was locked down after police were called following the threat just before midday on Thursday.

Officers carried out a search of the area and were satisfied that there was no risk to the college or wider public, West Mercia Police said.

A 20-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of making a bomb hoax threat.

The college said classes and other activities would continue as normal.

However, officers are expected to remain on patrol in the area.