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Schools evacuated after second round of 'malicious calls'

A number of schools have been evacuated for the second time in four days in Northern Ireland after what police have described as "malicious communications".

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‘Malicious communications’ at schools across NI

The PSNI are liasing with other police services around the UK. Credit: Press Eye

Police are investigating a “series of malicious communications” at schools across Northern Ireland.

Officers said the incidents are not believed to be related to terrorism.

It follows other similar cases being investigated by other police services across the United Kingdom.

“PSNI are investigating a series of malicious communications to schools across Northern Ireland today.

“At this stage there is no information to suggest theincidents are terrorist-related, however enquiries continue to establish the facts.

“We will liaise with other UK Police services who havereceived similar calls, to investigate who is responsible and whether theseincidents are linked.

"Anyone with information should contact police on thenon-emergency number 101."

– PSNI spokesperson

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