A MAN has been arrested in connection with a bomb hoax which caused widespread disruption in Chester city centre last week.

The 28-year-old from Ellesmere Port was arrested in Chester today (Tuesday, November 26). He remains in custody helping police with their enquiries.

The arrest follows enquiries into the report of suspicious activity on two busses in Chester City Centre on Friday, November 22. One near the train station, and one near the bus interchange.