Scarborough police say 17-year-old boy under investigation after shops receive hoax bomb threats
Police in Scarborough are investigating a series of hoax bomb threats.
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Local officers are aware of a number of business in the town receiving hoax bomb threats.
"Officers are working with partner agencies in the area to safeguard the boy and prevent further incidents."
If anyone does receive hoax bomb threat letters, please report it to the police by dialling 101.