Messages were sent to a number of schools in Scotland and across the UK. These messages were immediately assessed and are being treated as hoaxes. Enquiries have established that there is nothing to suggest that they represent a credible threat or that there is any wider threat to the public.
A statement from Police Scotland acknowledged the distress such messages can cause to pupils, parents, carers, and school staff. They advised that there is no requirement to evacuate schools or keep children away from education based solely on the content of the emails, as they were sent widely across the UK and Northern Ireland.
The Police Scotland Cyber and Fraud Unit is carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the source of the messages. Officers continue to liaise with law enforcement partners across the UK and internationally.
