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Bomb threat emails sent to hundreds of UK schools are a hoax, police say

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As many as 300 educational institutions in Northern Ireland received the message, and Police Scotland reported over 300 calls after similar emails were sent to schools. Police in both nations say the email came from outside the UK and carries only a generalised threat. Some Northern Irish schools closed on Monday, but most stayed open.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 October 2026 at 17:53

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