Mass bomb hoax demanding cash payment sent to dozens of North East schools

Detectives at Northumbria Police investigating the threats, said there was no “viable threat” to the schools. Credit: PA

A mass bomb hoax believed to have originated from the USA has been sent to dozens of North East schools.

More than 35 schools in our region received emails threatening an explosive had been placed on their grounds and would be detonated if a cash payment was not received.

Detectives at Northumbria Police investigated the threats, and the force confirmed in a statement on Monday morning there was no “viable threat” to the schools.

A spokesperson for the force said: