April 28, 2008 10:53

Bomb scare at Bon Jovi gig

Police postpone Florida concert

Bomb scare at Bon Jovi gig

Bon Jovi were forced to delay a concert in Florida on Saturday (April 26) by three hours because of a bomb scare.

Local police received a telephoned bomb threat shortly before the concert was due to begin at the BankAtlantic Centerin Sunrise.

According to authorities, the caller claimed that two bombs would go off during the band’s show.

The building was immediately evacuated to allow police sniffer dogs to search the venue for signs of anything suspicious.

Concertgoers were eventually allowed back in to the venue shortly before 9pm after police had given the all-clear.


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