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Myton School to reopen fully following hoax bomb 'threat'

By James Smith   21st May 2024

Myton School has been closed since Monday's hoax bomb threat (image via Warwickshire Police)
Myton School has been closed since Monday's hoax bomb threat (image via Warwickshire Police)

Myton School will fully reopen tomorrow (May 22) after a hoax bomb "threat" on Monday.

A teenager has since been arrested on suspicion of making a bomb hoax after the Myton Road school had to be evacuated yesterday.

Having cordoned off the site and closed the road for a period of time, Warwickshire Police said the site is now safe.

"School is open to all year groups tomorrow," an update from Myton School said.

"We look forward to seeing all students and restarting our week."

Chief Inspector Faz Chishty, local policing commander for South Warwickshire, said: "We appreciate the concern and disruption caused to pupils, staff and the local community and I would like to thank you all for your patience and understanding.

"Our primary concern is always the safety of staff and pupils and I'd thank them for the exemplary way they responded.

"Following a search of the site we are now satisfied it is safe for staff and pupils to return to the building. The school will be communicating with parents on plans for reopening so please follow their direction.

"We are aware of another message being shared widely on social media and messaging services amongst parents and staff. We are not linking this to the original threat made to the school and believe there is no risk posed.

"We will be maintaining a high police presence in the area over the coming days to provide reassurance to staff, pupils, and parents. If you have any concerns, please talk to one of my officers."

     

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