Police probe as threatening email sent to NI schools

Police are conducting urgent enquiries over a “concerning email” sent to a large number of schools across Northern Ireland today, following last month’s hoax bomb threats.

The PSNI says it’s liaising with the schools in question.

In a statement the Education Authority "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."

"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."

"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 Department of Education has said schools should stay open unless told otherwise by the PSNI.

Schools in the Republic of Ireland and Scotland have also been impacted, with police Scotland saying the messages are being treated as hoaxes.