Hundreds of schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland were hit by a fresh wave of hoax bomb threats on Wednesday. Police said at least 470 schools, from Dumfries in the south of Scotland to Aberdeenshire and Orkney in the north, had received the hoax warnings. Officials were quick to reassure schools and parents that the threats were bogus.
Hoax bomb threats made to hundreds of schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland
UKPulse Local DeskHundreds of schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland were hit by hoax bomb threats on Wednesday, with some sites evacuated as a precaution.
- At least 470 schools in Scotland received hoax warnings.
- At least 300 schools in Northern Ireland were affected.
- Police have reassured parents and teachers that the threats are bogus.
Why this matters: The hoax threats can be distressing for pupils, parents, carers, and school staff.
What this means for you: If you have a child in one of the affected schools, they should return to class as usual unless advised otherwise by the school or police.