Palmerston North Court evacuated over bomb threat

So far nothing has been found.
So far nothing has been found. Photo credit: Google Maps

Palmerston North's District Court has been evacuated by police following a bomb threat on Thursday afternoon. 

A police spokesperson told Newshub a bomb threat was reported at a premise on Palmerston North's Main St. 

The threat is believed to have been at the Palmerston North District Court. 

The spokesperson said the area has been evacuated and police "are clearing the building".

They added nothing of concern has been found  "at this stage".