‘Major incident’ as UK schools evacuated after chilling email

The Education Authority (EA) has said the message has “similarities” with a hoax threat sent to schools across the region last month.

A statement from the EA read: “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.”