UPDATED -Tesco shoppers urged to be vigilant
16 July, 2007
The shops were closed around the UK on Saturday but re-opened on Sunday.
Tesco stores were closed in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire; Ashby De La Zouch and Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
Hertfordshire Police are carrying out the nationwide investigation as Tesco head office is based in the county.
Letter threats
Speaking on Monday, July 16, a spokesman for Hertfordshire Police said: “We have now been notified about a number of other letters which have been opened in the last 24 hours.
“It would appear that these all refer to threats of possible incidents on Saturday but they have only just been opened.
“These letters have been collected by local forces and passed to us. They are now forming part of this investigation.
“All threats are treated seriously and public safety is of utmost importance in this investigation. Every effort is being made to trace those involved. We still have no reason to believe that the threats are linked to extremism of any kind.”
By Editor.
