New threats directed at British schools 'not thought to be credible'

• Multiple schools across the UK, including in Scotland and Northern Ireland, have been targeted by hoax bomb threat messages.
• Police Scotland confirmed there is no credible threat to the public and advised that schools do not need to be evacuated, while PSNI is conducting urgent enquiries and liaising with the schools
• Police Scotland's Cyber and Fraud Unit is investigating the source of the emails alongside UK and international law enforcement partners.
• Glasgow City Council reassured parents and staff that pupil safety remains the top priority following the distressing messages.
• The UK threats coincide with similar hoax bomb alerts across Europe, which recently prompted the evacuation of at least 300 schools in Italy.

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Schools across UK targeted by bomb hoax