‘Urgent inquiries’ after threatening email sent to hundreds of schools

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The Department of Education advised schools in Northern Ireland to remain open ‘unless otherwise advised by the PSNI’.

Police have said they are conducting “urgent inquiries” after a threatening email was sent to hundreds of schools across Northern Ireland.

The Education Authority (EA) said the message has “similarities” with a hoax threat sent to schools across the region last month.

Police in the Republic of Ireland also said they were aware of a “generic communication” that has been sent to a number of educational establishments.

The Department of Education advised schools in Northern Ireland to remain open “unless otherwise advised by the PSNI”.

The EA statement said: “We are aware that another threatening email message has today been sent to a large number of schools in NI.

“The message has similarities with a bogus threat sent last month, which was declared a hoax by PSNI.

“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.

“As always, schools are advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to PSNI.

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