Cardinal Hume Catholic School in Gateshead entered lockdown after receiving a threatening email, prompting Northumbria Police to respond. Students were advised to stay inside as a precaution, with police conducting inquiries for public reassurance. Notably, authorities indicated that the threats were not linked to other recent school threats in Birmingham. Ultimately, students continued their normal activities after police assessed the threats as non-credible, while parents were cautioned against approaching the school to maintain safety.
Detectives are not linking the emails to other threats sent to schools across Birmingham in recent days.
Cardinal Hume School advised parents to avoid coming to the school as increased numbers on site could add to any potential danger.
Northumbria Police confirmed officers were in attendance to carry out enquiries and reassure the public during the incident.
The students affected have continued their school days as normal after the threats were deemed not credible.
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