Hoax threats made to two Kent schools in phone calls

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Two Kent schools received hoax threats in anonymous phone calls on Tuesday 20 October. The schools targeted were Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Faversham, and Herne Bay High School. Kent Police attended and made contact with staff at both schools.

Kent Police said the calls are being treated as a hoax and are being investigated. A Kent Police spokesperson stated: 'On Tuesday 20 October 2026, Kent Police received reports that two schools in east Kent had anonymous phone calls making threats. Patrols attended and are in contact with staff. The calls are being treated as a hoax and are being investigated.'

The incidents are part of a wider pattern affecting schools across the United Kingdom. In Northern Ireland, more than 150 schools received bomb threats, which are not being treated as viable. Police Scotland also confirmed it had received more than 300 calls after threatening messages were sent to a number of schools across Scotland.

How it is being reported

• Hoax threats made to two Kent schools spark police investigationTwo schools in east Kent received hoax threats in anonymous phone calls on Tuesday 20 October 2026.News Shopper · 21 Oct, 13:45
• Hoax threats made to two Kent schools spark police investigationTwo schools in east Kent received hoax threats in anonymous phone calls on Tuesday 20 October 2026.This Is Local London · 21 Oct, 13:45

In this story: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Faversham · Herne Bay High School · Kent Police · Kent · Northern Ireland · Scotland

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