New Zealand / Canterbury

Christchurch mall reopens after threatening call

15:10 pm on 31 May 2018

A Christchurch mall has reopened after being evacuated in response to a threatening phone call.

The Palms mall in the suburb of Shirley was evacuated about 10.40am.

Police said they evacuated the mall as a precaution and were asking people to stay away from the area.

They said they were not actively seeking offender.

Police said inquiries into the phone call were continuing.

The Palms, Christchurch. Photo: Screenshot / GoogleMaps