Schools impacted by bomb threat

Police are conducting urgent enquiries after an email sent to a number of schools across Northern Ireland prompted security alerts. | submitted

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A number of schools across Tyrone have been evacuated amid an ongoing security threat

A NUMBER of Tyrone schools have been evacuated amid an ongoing security threat across Northern Ireland.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “ Police received reports on Monday, October 19, of an email sent to a number of schools across Northern Ireland.

“As a result of this email, police are conducting urgent enquiries, and liaising with the schools in question. An update will be provided in due course.”

Among the schools affected locally, include Strabane Academy, Holy Cross College, St Catherine’s Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School in Strabane.

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Tyrone schools impacted by bomb threat

A number of schools across Tyrone have been evacuated amid an ongoing security threat