Hoax phonecall sparks bomb scare in Hamilton

Hundreds of people were evacuated from buildings in central Hamilton this morning after a false bomb threat was made in a phonecall.

Police cordoned off Harwood, London, Anglesea and Victoria streets at around 9am causing major traffic congestion.

A phonecall was made to Dallas Motors in Victoria Street prompting the scare.

Senior Sergeant Steve Hayman said a phonecall had been made but no device was discovered. The bomb disposal squad was not called in.

The road blocks were lifted at around 10.15am.