Great Western Hospital in Swindon was evacuated late yesterday night after receiving ‘credible claims’ about a ‘dangerous device’ in the building.
A Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust spokesperson said: “Wiltshire Police attended an incident last night following credible claims a potentially dangerous device had been brought into the building.
“Staff acted quickly, calmly and professionally to ensure patients and colleagues were kept safe at all times and, as a precaution, two departments were evacuated.
“As soon as police confirmed there was no immediate danger and that the hospital was safe to enter, staff and patients returned with normal service resuming shortly after.”
A 47-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident; Wiltshire Police say that an investigation is underway, but there’s not believed to be any link to terrorism.
