PSNI conducting 'urgent enquiries' as 'large number' of Northern Ireland schools receive threatening email
A large number of schools across Northern Ireland have received another threatening email, the Education Authority (EA) has confirmed.
The EA said the message has similarities with a bogus threat sent last month, which was declared a hoax by PSNI.
“EA is liaising with police on this latest message. At this stage, we have not been made aware of any evidence of any credible threat to schools. Investigations are continuing. It is for PSNI to determine the credibility or otherwise of any such message,” a spokesperson for the EA said on Wednesday morning.
"As always, schools are advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to PSNI.
"We fully appreciate that any message of this nature is distressing and can assure schools, parents/carers and children and young people that we will provide a further update following engagement with police.”
The PSNI confirmed reports had been received of “a concerning email” sent to a number of schools across Northern Ireland.
"As a result of this email, police are conducting urgent enquiries, and liaising with the schools in question. An update will be provided in due course,” police said.