Northern Ireland schools closed over security fears after 'unacceptable' threat
- Some schools in County Tyrone, including Strabane Academy and Holy Cross College, closed due to security concerns on Monday.
- The Police Service of Northern Ireland is investigating after receiving reports of an email threatening schools in Co Fermanagh, Co Tyrone, and Co Antrim.
- Deborah Erskine, a DUP MLA, condemned threats against schools, stating they are "unacceptable and have no place in our society."
- Jim Allister, TUV leader, called the situation "appalling" and expressed hope that police would quickly address the security threat.
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After a threat, schools remain closed
Four schools, namely HAK/ HAS, Pannoneum, Gymnasium and Sports Middle School, will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday. The reason: a threat that needs to be taken seriously. On Monday, the school directors wrote an email to the parents that because of a "safety-relevant note", the school students of the Academy of Economics and the Pannoneum will be sent to homeschooling for March 25 instead of normal attendance classes. Specifically, the news from the…
Schools closed over 'security concerns' as Met Police launches probe into 'appalling' threats
Schools in Northern Ireland have been forced to close over “security concerns” as the Police Service of Northern Ireland enlisted the support of Scotland Yard to investigate the “appalling” threats
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