West Midlands Police are reassuring communities after a further number of what appear to be hoax email threats have been received by some schools across South Birmingham and beyond today (Wednesday 28th March).
It is believed that these are false and malicious threats and that there is NO credible threat to any of our schools.
School staff are well prepared to deal with such threats and our safeguard children, under the advice of West Midlands Police.
FULL STATEMENT FROM WEST MIDLANDS POLICE:
Police are investigating emails sent to a number schools in the West Midlands this morning (Wednesday 28 March) making threats – at this stage it is believed they are false and malicious.
At around 9:45am emails started to be sent to schools and colleges across the region making the threat.
There is nothing to suggest there is any credible threat to any of the schools.
We take hoaxes extremely seriously. They cause disruption and alarm to the public as well as diverting police resources.
Schools are some of the safest and most secure public spaces with well-rehearsed safety plans in place to deal with a range of emergencies. Staff are highly trained and the well-being of students is their top priority.
A police investigation is on-going to find those responsible.
We would ask you to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to police by calling 101.