Police offer reassurance over hoax emails sent to Holbeach schools

Officers say they received multiple reports of hoax emails being sent around

Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 23rd Jan 2026

Lincolnshire Police are offering reassurance to parents and students after hoax emails were sent to schools across Holbeach.

Officers received reports this morning (23rd January) from a number of schools.

Officers say they've looked into the emails, and there is no credible risk linked to them.

The messages are not genuine, and not a cause for concern, they said.

Lincolnshire Police will continue to assess any hoax email incidents that are reported.

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