Bomb threats made to a number of Adelaide schools
A South Australian school was evacuated Thursday morning following reports of a number of bomb threats made in the state.
It is understood a bomb threat was made to the Adelaide Secondary School of English, which caters for students from non-English speaking backgrounds, via email.
The school was evacuated on Thursday morning but students and staff returned to classes before midday.
Rostrevor College also went into lockdown.
#7News understands four education facilities across Adelaide have received hoax bomb threats. pic.twitter.com/Ja7UujSF4c
— 7 News Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) May 25, 2017
Parents of students at the all-boys school east of the city were sent text messages informing them of the emergency lockdown.
"Rostrevor College is currently in lockdown, all students and staff are safe," the text read.
While there were reports of other threats being made to schools around the state, South Australia Police declined to make any further comment.
Up to four education facilities across Adelaide have received hoax bomb threats, 7 News Online understands.
The frightening text message sent to parents of students at Rostrevor College which is in lockdown after a bomb threat @7NewsAdelaide #7News pic.twitter.com/uAeewA9ZYH
— Madeleine Dunne (@MadeleineDunne) May 25, 2017
Authorities are understood to be treating the each threat seriously, with the Department for Education and Child Development coordinating with the police.
Anyone who engages in a hoax faces serious penalties and possible prison time.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
Newsbreak – May 25
