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 GMT

Updated 12th Oct 2022, 17:38 GMT

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.

Traffic builds on John Street as police close surrounding roads Photo: National World

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

A police cordon in place, Keel Square, Sunderland Photo: National World

St Mary's Way closed as police respond to a 'malicious communication' Photo: National World

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