Swindon school bomb hoax suspect charged and named
A hoax call was made to Badbury Park Primary School on Tuesday (25 February) afternoon
Last updated 27th Feb 2025
A man who was arrested on suspicion of making a bomb hoax call to a school in Swindon earlier this week has now been charged.
Wiltshire Police say James Morgan, 36, of Rabley Wood View, was arrested on Tuesday (25 February) and was charged in connection with the incident yesterday (Wednesday 26 February).
Morgan, from Marlborough, has been charged with communicating false information after a hoax call was made to Badbury Park Primary School on Tuesday afternoon.
This call triggered a large emergency response causing pupils, teachers and nearby residents to be evacuated.
A 200-metre cordon was in place and Rainscombe Road was closed for several hours while officers swept the building and ensured there was no threat.
Under an hour after the building was deemed safe, around 8pm, Morgan was arrested at his home address.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court this morning (Thursday 27 February).
Superintendent Steve Cox said: "Hoax calling is an offence we treat extremely seriously as it draws emergency workers away from legitimate incidents where there is a real risk to people's lives.
"The rapid and thorough investigation from my officers demonstrates our intolerance to this sort of criminality.
"Thank you to those who were affected by this incident for your patience while the situation was resolved.
"We hope the swift progression of this investigation reassures you that we are committed to keeping Wiltshire safe."