False Gunman Rumour Sparks Panic at Oldham Hospital
Oldham Town Council has slammed rumours of a gunman outside the Royal Oldham Hospital as false. The hospital confirmed it was on lockdown but refused to give details, fueling speculation on social media.
Social Media Frenzy: ‘Man with Gun’ Claims
Laura Bailey-Wood caused alarm on Facebook, warning: “DO NOT COME to Oldham Hospital I’m currently inside… Man outside with GUN.” Officials quickly moved to quash the scare amid ongoing chaos in the region.
Manchester Terror Attack Claims 19 Lives
The claims come in the shadow of Monday’s deadly blast at the Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande concert. Greater Manchester Police confirmed 19 people died and around 50 were injured.
The explosion, which took place in a public area outside the venue, is currently being treated as a terrorist incident as investigations continue.
