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.

City Hall evacuated as emergency services deal with a 'malicious communication' Photo: National World

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