A number of schools in Strabane closed today for ‘security reasons’ following emails sent to them.
Strabane Academy and Holy Cross College in County Tyrone, as well as schools in Enniskillen and Ballycastle, were on alert following the emails, which have been described as “despicable”.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it received reports of an email sent to a number of schools in Enniskillen, Strabane and Ballycastle.
It said it was liaising with schools and also with the Metropolitan Police in London.
Parents and guardians of children attending Strabane Academy and Holy Cross College were told to make arrangements to collect their children, as the schools were not opening today due to a “security concern”.
DUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Debroah Erskine said: “Early this morning I was in touch with the local Police regarding the despicable emails sent to schools in this area. Sadly the individual behind it sought to cause havoc across many schools in NI and elsewhere.
“This would have been a very scary incident to occur for the school leadership and the staff, as they continue to put everyone’s safety at their highest priority. I paid tribute to them for their quick thinking and their leadership this morning. Also to the PSNI who have been assisting at the affected schools and will be continuing investigations. I have been in touch with the schools involved locally to offer my support.”
