Great Yarmouth evacuated: Bomb scare clears shopping centre, bus station and car park

The police operation is the result of a “hoax bomb threat”, with officers shouting at people to clear the area.

In a statement, police said: “Officers have launched an investigation after a hoax bomb threat at Spencer’s Sports Bar, Regent Road, Great Yarmouth this evening (Tuesday 6 February 2018).

“Police were called at 8.21pm to reports that someone had phoned the bar and made claims there was a bomb on the premises.

“The bar and surrounding restaurants were evacuated as a precaution whilst a search was carried out by officers; however, it was established that the call was a hoax.

“Enquiries are on-going.”

Bus services were unable to serve Market Gates due to the incident.

One Twitter user wrote: “A major incident has just unfolded in Great Yarmouth Market Gates Shopping Centre.

“The entire area is affected including the bus station, and multi storey car park.

“Entire area evacuated and heavy police tape.”

The shopping outlet is home to popular brands such as JD Sports, New Look, and Pandora.

Market Gates Shopping Centre is located in the middle of Great Yarmouth town centre.

It can be found close to the A27 that runs through the area and carries on towards Norwich.

Express.co.uk has contacted Norfolk police for a further update on their investigation.