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Midlothian Schools Receive Threatening Emails; Police Investigate Hoax

Midlothian Council confirms schools are operating as normal following police assurance that threatening emails are a hoax with no imminent risk.

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Several schools in Midlothian have received threatening emails this morning, prompting an investigation by Police Scotland.

Police Scotland is investigating communications sent to schools and colleges across Scotland on Monday, 19 October 2026. These messages are being treated as a hoax.
Following discussions with the police, it has been confirmed that there is no imminent risk. Schools have been advised to continue with their daily operations as planned.
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"These are being treated as a hoax."

Police Scotland
The statement was issued by Midlothian Council on 19 October 2026.
Based on information from the official source: Midlothian Council (19/10/2026)

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