Fourteen schools in Britain have been evacuated after they received bomb threats in quick succession this earlier today.
This comes as five high-schools were evacuated in Paris over a similar threat today.
Four schools in London, six in Birmingham and four in Cornwall were all evacuated.
Police reported that the calls were made in quick succession to all of the schools.
The Metropolitan police also reported that four schools were also evacuated.
Meanwhile, West Midlands Police confirmed officers were investigating the threats but said intelligence experts believe there is no credible threat.
The Assistance Chief Constable put a statement saying: ‘Police intelligence suggests there is no credible threat behind the calls.
‘They mirror the hoaxes several schools received just a few days ago.
‘Local police officers have been sent to the affected schools to carry our checks and to offer reassurance.
‘A police investigation is underway to find the person responsible for the calls.’
‘To ensure the safety of pupils, head teachers at the schools made the decision to evacuate and pupils were sent home for the day’
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