POLICE are warning people not to make hoax bomb calls after a man was charged in connection with four bomb hoaxes, including one in Bath. 

Following a cross border operation between Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset Constabularies, 56-year-old Peter Osbourne, of no fixed address was charged.

The charges relate to hoax calls made on Wednesday, May 24, about Bath bus station and the Bristol Royal Infirmary, as well as further hoaxes referring to Weymouth sea front in Dorset and Wiltshire Police Headquarters. 

He was due to appear at Bath Magistrates’ Court this morning.. 

Gloucestershire Police is warning people not to make hoax bomb calls. 

ACC Julian Moss said: “There are consequences to this kind of action and they are also a drain on resources at a time of intense pressure for our officers.

"We are asking the public to help us by not making these types of nuisance calls and allow us to do our job of keeping you safe.

“However, if you do see something you genuinely believe to be suspicious, please dial 999 or report it through the anti-terror hotline on 0800 789 321.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has sent us messages of support.

"We are feeding these through to officers and staff and I can say on their behalf they are welcomed at this difficult time.”