Premier League delivers official statement following Old Trafford bomb threat
Bomb squad called and game abandoned.
Amid reports that an Army bomb disposal squad has been called to Old Trafford for the detonation of 'controlled explosion', the Premier League has confirmed that the threat is indeed legitimate.
The organisation claims the decision to evacuate Old Trafford today was made because the "safety of supporters" is of "foremost" importance.
The statement simply states that "the decision to abandon the Manchester United versus Bournemouth match after the police advised [the Premier League] of the necessity to deal with a suspect package"
The statement confirms the fixture will be back on as soon as possible.
Following the abandonment of #MUNBOU, the Premier League has issued the following statement... pic.twitter.com/ra4zOaWIwr
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 15, 2016
Seconds later, a tweet from the Great Manchester Police started trending.
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit are on scene to assist police at this time.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 15, 2016
UPDATE:
Latest update: A controlled explosion has just been carried out within the stadium by bomb disposal experts at Old Trafford. More to follow.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 15, 2016
