A hoaxer who called police to say that she was about to blow up a Lancashire curry house has been jailed for six months.Burnley Crown Court heard that Victoria Hosker, 26, phoned police on 20 May 2009 claiming she had a bomb and would set it off at a Rishton restaurant. Hosker, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty on 24 March to communicating false information about a bomb. Police said they were "delighted" that the judge imposed a prison sentence. Her actions on the night placed a huge demand on police resources which were already stretched Sgt Simon Lynch from Lancashire police
The court heard that Hosker, who made the call at 0124 BST, gave her name to the operator, but not a specific location. Sgt Simon Lynch from Lancashire police said: "What ultimately may have started out as a prank has now resulted in Hosker having to spend some time in jail to reflect on what she has done. "Her actions on the night placed a huge demand on police resources which were already stretched and I am delighted that the judge has seen it appropriate to give Hosker a custodial sentence. "Making hoax calls is extremely irresponsible and members of the public can be confident that the police will thoroughly investigate any such calls and make every effort to track down anyone responsible."
The court heard that Hosker, who made the call at 0124 BST, gave her name to the operator, but not a specific location. Sgt Simon Lynch from Lancashire police said: "What ultimately may have started out as a prank has now resulted in Hosker having to spend some time in jail to reflect on what she has done. "Her actions on the night placed a huge demand on police resources which were already stretched and I am delighted that the judge has seen it appropriate to give Hosker a custodial sentence. "Making hoax calls is extremely irresponsible and members of the public can be confident that the police will thoroughly investigate any such calls and make every effort to track down anyone responsible."
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