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PSNI Probe Concerning Email Sent to Schools Across Northern Ireland
Police said checks found nothing untoward after more than 300 schools reported the email, which also reached schools in Scotland.
- On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Police Service of Northern Ireland reported a concerning email sent to more than 300 schools across Northern Ireland, prompting urgent inquiries.
- The Education Authority stated the message has similarities with a bogus threat sent last month; that October 19 incident affected Enniskillen Integrated Primary School and was declared a hoax by the PSNI.
- Current investigations indicate no evidence of a credible threat to schools at this stage, the PSNI confirmed. The force continues liaising with affected institutions while determining the message's legitimacy.
- In the Causeway Coast and Glens area and Derry, parents were asked to collect children from schools. At Erne Integrated College, pupils were moved outside while staff awaited further guidance from the PSNI and Education Authority.
- The Department of Education advised schools to remain open "unless otherwise advised by the PSNI." Officials reminded institutions to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police.
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