Around 160 schools across Northern Ireland were evacuated on Monday morning after receiving a bomb threat email that ended with the words 'Allahu Akbar'. Parents were told to collect their children immediately.
Threat Email Sent to Multiple Schools
A message sent to parents of children at a Co Antrim primary school, seen by Belfast Live, explained that "many schools received a threat this morning" and asked parents to "come immediately and collect the children."
Royal Belfast Academical Institution school is reportedly one of those evacuated.
Police and Education Authority Respond
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received reports today, Monday 19th October, of an 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."
A spokesperson for the Education Authority said: "The Education Authority is aware that a number of schools across Northern Ireland have received a threatening email this morning. We recognise the concern this may cause for school leaders, staff, pupils and families."
"We are engaging closely with the PSNI and will act on their advice. Communications have been issued to schools, and we continue to support school leaders and keep them informed."
Ongoing Situation
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Further details are expected as police continue their enquiries and liaise with the affected schools.
