Teenager arrested after gun threats sent to primary school in Walthamstow
Briefly

A 17-year-old boy was arrested following a threatening email sent to St Mary's Primary School in Walthamstow and eight others in Sheffield, escalating community concern. The email, received early on April 14, claimed the sender had a firearm. Although authorities do not believe the threat was genuine, it prompted St Mary's to suspend nursery activities. South Yorkshire Police acted swiftly, stating there was no evidence of a real threat. The teenager has been released on bail while the investigation continues, with parents and staff reassured of their safety.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications after threatening emails were sent to nine schools, causing alarm in the community.
South Yorkshire Police assured that the threats were not thought to be genuine and confirmed that no evidence supported the claim of firearm possession.
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