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Westwood Mall “not aware” of bomb scare – marketing manager

A message went viral on social media earlier today claiming a bomb scare at the local mall.

RUMOURS regarding a pipe bomb going off at Westwood Mall this morning were debunked by the mall’s management.

Westwood Mall’s marketing manager, Ivana Pillay, noted in a telephonic interview they were “not aware of the incident” and could provide no further comment but would release a statement shortly.

 

 

It was alleged that the device used in the incident was a pipe bomb.

 

The remnants of the alleged pipe bomb that exploded in the mall’s parking lot.

 

 

This bomb scare rumour comes just days after two shopping centres in the Highway area were targeted by criminals.

 

 

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