15-Year-Old Arrested After Threat Forces School Shutdown
A 15-year-old has been arrested by Wiltshire Police over a threatening email that shut down Wyvern St Edmund’s School in Laverstock. The incident sparked alarm and led to a swift closure on January 10, 2024.
Threatening Email Sparks Safety Fears
School staff acted quickly to protect pupils and teachers after receiving a chilling email. Concerns for everyone’s safety forced the school to close its doors while police launched an urgent investigation.
Police Nab Teen on Suspicion of False Information
Wiltshire Police confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old on suspicion of communicating false information. The youngster remains in custody as officers dig deeper into the threat.
No Ongoing Danger but Increased Patrols in Place
Authorities insist there’s no ongoing threat to students or staff at Wyvern St Edmund’s. To ease community fears, police will boost their presence around the school tomorrow with reassurance patrols.
Wiltshire Police have shown zero tolerance for threats against schools, acting fast to keep the local community safe. Investigations continue as they work to get to the bottom of the crude email scare.
