Police are treating threatening emails sent to more than 300 schools across Northern Ireland as a hoax.
The same message was reported to police by schools across the region on Wednesday morning, November 11. Similar emails are believed to have been received by some schools in Scotland.
The PSNI said checks had not, at this time, identified anything untoward. Based on enquiries and information gathered so far, officers believe the email originated outside the UK and are treating it as a hoax.
Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally said police understood the concern caused to school communities, students and parents.
“Our enquiries are ongoing, however, at this stage we consider risk to the public as low,” he said.
“We will continue to liaise with schools impacted and have been working closely with the Department of Education and the Education Authority this morning to provide reassurance.”
Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.
