PHOTO GALLERY: Pictures from Sunderland city centre as 67 year old man arrested following 'malicious communication' report

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Published 12th Oct 2022, 10:59 BST

Updated 12th Oct 2022, 17:38 BST

A man has been arrested and placed into police custody following reports of a ‘malicious communication’ which lead to city centre buildings being evacuated in Sunderland.

The incident has resulted in St Mary’s Way being closed and buildings being evacuated as emergency services respond to the incident.

Here are photos of emergency services at the scene as the event unfolds.

Police close St Mary's Way as they deal with the incident Photo: National World

Police and specialist team in Sunderland city centre Photo: National World

Part of Keel Square cordoned off as police respond to a 'malicious communication' Photo: National World

Northumbria Police van enforces road closure in Sunderland city centre Photo: National World

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