Bomb scare at Magna Science Activity Centre as police called to popular attraction

A bomb scare at Magna Science Activity Centre in Rotherham saw police called to the popular educational attraction.

Emergency services descended on the former steelworks to carry out a search on Wednesday (October 14) morning.

Police have confirmed nothing was found.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 8.21am today (October 14) information was received about an alleged explosive device in Magna Science Adventure Centre, in Rotherham.

“Officers attended and conducted a thorough search of the centre, no device was found.

“No evacuation took place and the centre remains open as usual.”

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