Northern Ireland schools evacuated after bomb threat emails

Summarised from 4 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 10:57 · Archive

Around 160 schools across Northern Ireland were evacuated after receiving threatening emails about explosive devices.

Around 160 schools across Northern Ireland received a threatening email this morning claiming an explosive device had been placed in buildings. St Colman's Primary School in Lambeg and other schools evacuated pupils, asking parents to collect children immediately. The email, which came from outside the C2k network and was signed 'Allahu Akbar', threatened terrorist attacks and mentioned establishing Sharia Law. The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it is conducting urgent enquiries and liaising with schools affected.

How it is being reported

• Reports of school evacuations after 'bomb threat email' to schools across Northern Ireland - PSNI investigatingPolice are conducting urgent enquiries after an email sent to a number of schools across Northern Ireland apparently prompted security alerts.News Letter · 19 Oct, 10:45
• LIVE: Schools close across Northern Ireland after emails spark security alertsStay with us for this breaking news storyNews Letter · 19 Oct, 10:44
• Education Authority statement on bomb threat email as over 160 schools impactedPolice said they are conducting urgent enquiries and liasing with schools.Belfast Live · 19 Oct, 10:43
• Police investigating after NI schools report ‘bomb threat’ emailsAt least one school has sent pupils homeBelfast Telegraph · 19 Oct, 10:19
• Live updates as NI schools evacuated due to bomb threat with parents told to collect childrenIt is not yet clear how many schools have received a threat this morningBelfast Live · 19 Oct, 10:16
• Reports of school evacuations across Northern Ireland after 'bomb threat email' - PSNI investigatingPolice are conducting urgent enquiries after an email sent to a number of schools across Northern Ireland apparently prompted security alerts.News Letter · 19 Oct, 10:12
• School evacuated after 'explosive device' threatThe email, seen by BBC News NI, was sent to numerous schools across Northern Ireland.BBC Northern Ireland · 19 Oct, 09:50

In this story: St Colman's Primary School Lambeg · Police Service of Northern Ireland · Education Authority · Northern Ireland · Jonathan Craig

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