You may have picked up from media and social media, there have been a number of reports shared regarding malicious communications at several Merseyside schools.
Knowsley Council has been in regular contact with schools in the borough to provide reassurance following enquiries they are receiving from parents / carers.
We have also been in regular contact with Merseyside Police who confirmed that a number of schools across Merseyside have received similar email communications. At this stage, these are all believed to be hoaxes, enquiries are ongoing and they are looking to identify those involved and take appropriate action.
Chief Inspector Phil Thompson said: “We understand that parents and carers will be concerned and as a result we are liaising with all schools and providing advice and reassurance as enquiries continue.
“Based on the information we have received and assessed, there has been no requirement for those schools to close.”