Bomb scare was a 'hoax' say police

The incident, however, prompted a cordon to be round the hotel and all neighbouring properties to be evacuated.

Cambridgeshire Police said they were called at 1.53pm on Sunday to the hotel.

“There had been a report that a bomb was going to go off at the location,” said a spokesperson.

“A cordon was put on with the hotel and all the surrounding buildings were evacuated.

“It is believed this was a hoax call and no such devices were found’

Three stores in Wisbech were evacuated and Elme Hall Hotel sealed off following a bomb scare. It turned out to be a hoax call.. (Image: Archant)

Police and the fire service were quickly on the scene and Morrisons in Elm High Road and neighbouring B&M and B&Q were among the buildings affected.

Staff at the stores said they were told to stay outside until the incident was over.

One customer of B&Q said an announcement was made over the tannoy asking everyone to leave.

Three stores in Wisbech were evacuated and and Elme Hall Hotel sealed off following a bomb scare. It turned out to be hoax call (Image: Archant)

A major police and fire services operation was carried out.

Sniffer dogs were used at the hotel to check for devices.

The incident was later taken over by Norfolk police.