Second arrest made in hoax calls made to Essex schools.
A 12-year-old boy from Colchester has been arrested following reports of hoax calls being made to three Essex schools.
Essex Police confirmed a second arrest was made following investigations of threatening calls to two schools in Colchester and one in Clacton on Tuesday
A 12-year-old boy, from Colchester, was arrested on suspicion of sending a false communication with intent to cause harm.
A spokesman said: “We continue our inquiries after three schools reported receiving the calls on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20.
“Although the calls were swiftly investigated and established to have no basis in any real threats, they caused significant disruption to pupils and staff.
“Our officers attended each school as part of their inquiries and have continued an investigation.”
The arrested boy remains in custody for questioning, Essex Police confirmed.
A 15-year-old boy from Colchester was arrested yesterday and has been released on bail after being questioned.
Police confirmed inquiries are ongoing.
A 12-year-old boy from Colchester has been arrested following reports of hoax calls being made to three Essex schools.
Essex Police confirmed a second arrest was made following investigations of threatening calls to two schools in Colchester and one in Clacton on Tuesday
A 12-year-old boy, from Colchester, was arrested on suspicion of sending a false communication with intent to cause harm.
A spokesman said: “We continue our inquiries after three schools reported receiving the calls on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20.
“Although the calls were swiftly investigated and established to have no basis in any real threats, they caused significant disruption to pupils and staff.
“Our officers attended each school as part of their inquiries and have continued an investigation.”
The arrested boy remains in custody for questioning, Essex Police confirmed.
A 15-year-old boy from Colchester was arrested yesterday and has been released on bail after being questioned.
Police confirmed inquiries are ongoing.
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