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15.09.2023 - 11:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 'malicious communication' was sent to multiple schools and hospitals in Bury yesterday, police have confirmed.
Officers said the 'concerning' report was received yesterday (Thursday) with an investigation launched immediately after. The communication was sent to several schools and hospitals in the borough.
'No credible evidence of a threat was found' with it being treated as a hoax. No specific details have been released on what was sent at this stage.
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Greater Manchester Police said there is not believed to be any risk to the public. In a statement issued this morning, a force spokesperson said: "Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is aware of a report of a malicious communication relating to several schools and hospitals in Bury yesterday (14 September 2023).
"As soon as the report was received, an investigation was commenced by GMP and extensive enquiries were carried out. GMP understands that reports of this nature are concerning however it would like to reassure the community that no credible evidence of a threat was found, and the report is being treated as a hoax with no risk to the public."
This came after a threatening email sparked lockdowns at a number of schools in Greater Manchester on Tuesday (September 13). Manchester High School for Girls, Manchester Grammar and Withington Girls School were among those to receive an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff', the M.E.N understands.
On Tuesday afternoon riot vans, police officers and security staff were standing guard outside the three schools as pupils were forced to remain inside. On Wednesday, GMP said no arrests had been made, but confirmed six schools in the
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