Schools across Northern Ireland receive second bomb threat via email

A NUMBER of schools across Northern Ireland have received another bomb threat via email, it is understood.

In October, hundreds of schools were affected by a bomb threat which was treated as a hoax by police.

According to reports on social media, some schools in the local area have also received this threat including: Killowen, DH Christie, Macosquin, Harpurs Hill, Irish Society, Ballysally and William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School, Dervock.

In a statement this morning, Wednesday, the Education Authority said: "We are aware that another threatening email message has today been sent to a large number of schools in NI.

"The message has similarities with a bogus threat sent last month, which was declared a hoax by PSNI.

"EA is liaising with police on this latest message. At this stage, we have not been made aware of any evidence of any credible threat to schools. Investigations are continuing. It is for PSNI to determine the credibility or otherwise of any such message.

"As always, schools are advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to PSNI.

"We fully appreciate that any message of this nature is distressing and can assure schools, parents/carers and children and young people that we will provide a further update following engagement with police."

A statement from PSNI read: “Police received reports today of a concerning email sent to a number of schools across Northern Ireland.

“As a result of this email, police are conducting urgent enquiries, and liaising with the schools in question.

“An update will be provided in due course .”