Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Eden Cinemas in Paceville this evening because of what informed sources said was a bomb scare.

Policemen and soldiers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were seen going in as people were pushed back from the street that runs between the cinemas.

The situation was described by people on the scene as being calm.

Patrons started being allowed back in after some 20 minutes.

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