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“Northern Ireland and Scotland schools sent hoax bomb warnings, officials say”
“Meanwhile, Scottish police said “threatening messages” had also been sent to “a number of schools across Scotland”.”
160 schools received threats, treated as hoaxes, authorities say
Key points
- Dozens of schools in Northern Ireland and Scotland received bomb threat warnings on Monday.
- Northern Ireland Education Minister said 160 schools were affected and not treated as viable threats.
- Some schools reportedly evacuated; alarm was widespread despite officials calling it a hoax.
- Authorities suspect Islamist claims and references to Sharia law were included in messages.
- Scottish police said threatening messages to several schools were hoaxes under investigation.
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