Read the 'Islamist' bomb threat email sent to schools across Northern Ireland
This is the email which was sent to schools across Northern Ireland on Monday morning, causing widespread disruption and concern.
The PSNI said up to 300 schools to date have reported receiving the same emailed message which contained “a generalised threat”.
Based on enquiries and information to date, police said they are treating this email, which “originated from outside the UK”, as a hoax.
The email sent to schools reads:
“Death is near.
"This is an urgent notification that an explosive device containing ammonium nitrate (ANFO) is currently located inside the building.
"Today, with Allah's permission, we will carry out a series of planned terrorist attacks across the country.
"What you experience today is only the beginning. One day, your government will surrender its authority, and Sharia law will be established.
"Allahu Akbar.”
Education Minister Paul Givan has condemned the actions of those responsible for issuing the threatening emails.
"I want to absolutely condemn the actions of those who sought to disrupt our education system today by issuing threatening emails to our schools.
"The PSNI has confirmed that it is treating these emails as a hoax, with similar messages understood to have been received by some schools elsewhere in the UK. I want to reassure schools, parents and pupils that, following extensive checks, the PSNI has not identified anything untoward.
"I recognise that this incident has caused significant concern and distress for pupils, parents, school leaders and staff. I also understand that a number of schools have had to make decisions which has unfortunately led to disruption and, in some cases, temporary closures.
"The PSNI and the Education Authority have been working closely this morning to provide reassurance and advice. Schools do not need to report receipt of these emails to the PSNI or the Education Authority, as the matter is already the subject of an ongoing police investigation.
"I would like to thank school leaders, staff, pupils, parents and the PSNI for their cooperation and professionalism in responding to this incident."