Man charged over Russells Hall Hospital bomb hoax
A man has been charged with making a bomb hoax which forced Russells Hall Hospital into a state of lockdown.
Norman Taylor, 43, appeared before magistrates in Dudley today over Saturday's call.
Taylor did not indicate a plea and only spoke to confirm his details.
He was remanded in custody to appear before Wolverhampton Crown Court on October 2.
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, off Pensnett High Street, said some patients inside the emergency department were moved outside while the arrest was made.
People were stopped from leaving or entering the building during the drama, which happened around 10am.
