Birches Head Academy has issued a statement after a lockdown due to a suspicious email. Police confirmed the threats were a hoax, and an arrest has been made.
Stoke-on-Trent: A school in the area had to go into a partial lockdown. This happened after they received a suspicious email that raised concerns.
Birches Head Academy and other schools, like St Peter’s Academy, took precautions. They wanted to keep everyone safe, so they decided to stay indoors.
Staffordshire Police quickly stepped in. They reassured families that there was no real threat. It turned out the email was a hoax.
An 18-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent was arrested. He’s suspected of sending a menacing message through public communication.
The principal of Birches Head Academy, Paul Masher, communicated with families. He explained that keeping students safe is their top priority.
In a statement, the school said they made a smart choice to stay in lockdown. They felt it was best to keep students inside while police investigated.
Police confirmed they didn’t order the lockdown. However, they understood why the school took those steps. They’re looking into the matter thoroughly.
After some investigation, police labeled the email as a hoax. They’re determined to find out who’s behind these malicious communications.
It’s a relief that everyone is safe, and the school is back to normal now.
