A Norwich teenager has appeared in court accused of making a hoax bomb threat concerning Norwich's Castle Mall.

Luke Brown, 18, of Arnold Miller Road, Norwich, appeared before Norwich magistrates today facing one charge of communicating false information in relation to a bomb hoax.

The alleged offence is said to have taken place on March 6 this year.

No plea was entered at today's hearing.

Brown, who was represented in court by Heather Lacey, will next appear at Norwich Crown Court on April 14.