A&E Bomb Hoaxer Avoids Jail in Rare and Exceptional Case

Stoke-on-Trent: A guy named Daniel Lewsey caused quite a stir at the hospital. He was taken there by police after threatening to jump off a bridge. While waiting for treatment, he got a bit rowdy and told a receptionist he had a bomb.

Naturally, that led to a full evacuation of the waiting area. Thankfully, it turned out to be a hoax, and no explosives were found. Lewsey had been drinking heavily—nine pints of cider, to be exact—before the incident.

In court, he was given a suspended sentence instead of jail time. The judge noted that he was struggling with mental health issues and that his actions weren’t premeditated. He’s now required to do some community service and stay away from alcohol for a while.

It’s a wild story, but it shows how important it is to get help when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Lewsey’s case is a reminder that sometimes people act out when they’re in a tough spot.