Police rushed to reports of a “mass killing” after a member of the public saw several people lying on the floor before they son realised it was just a yoga class.
Officers arrived at the Seascape cafe, inside the North Sea observatory in Chapel St Leonards, Skegness, Lincolnshire during meditation on Wednesday evening.
The cafe explained that someone had “reported a mass killing” after spotting people on the floor.
In a Facebook post, the cafe said: “If anyone heard the mass of police sirens in Chapel St Leonards at 9.30pm last night then please be reassured…
The cafe explained that someone had 'reported a mass killing' after spotting people on the floor
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“They were on their way to the observatory after someone had reported a mass killing in our building, having seen several people laying on the floor…
"Which actually turned out to be the yoga class in meditation.
“Thank you to Lincolnshire police for their prompt response.
"I can’t imagine for one moment what would have being going through their minds on the way.”
The cafe regularly hosts yoga classes during the evenings.
They added: “We are not part of any mad cult or crazy clubs.
“All in all, this situation turned out positive and we are of course grateful.”
The North Sea observatory holds New Moon yoga classes on Wednesdays from 7.30-9pm where you can feel “called to dive deep into the lunar cycle”.
Officers arrived at the Seascape cafe, inside the North Sea observatory in Chapel St Leonards, Skegness, Lincolnshire during meditation
PALincolnshire police confirmed that the call was made at 8.56pm “with good intentions”.
A spokesperson said: “A call was made following concerns for the occupants of the North Sea observatory, at Chapel St Leonards.
“Officers attended, we’re happy to report everyone was safe and well.”
