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Wave of hoax bomb threats sent to schools in UK, Ireland and Italy
France 24 • • world
Key Points:
- Authorities in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland confirmed that threatening emails sent to numerous schools were hoaxes originating from outside the UK, with no credible threat found.
- Over 300 schools in Italy were evacuated following similar bomb threat emails, which Italian officials also believe to be hoaxes, causing significant disruption and distress among students and parents.
- The emails were signed by a fictitious individual, "Mikhail Andropov, leader of the Vilayat of Misoginistan," who also claimed responsibility for recent threats sent to newsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria.
- Italian officials warned that such threats aim to spread fear and anxiety, noting that perpetrators can include foreign hostile entities as well as individuals seeking attention or causing disruption.
- Police across the affected countries are investigating the incidents, urging the public to report any suspicious communications and reassuring that no credible threats have been identified.
