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The National (Scotland)
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Joe Scotting

Man arrested after 'malicious email' sparks firearms response at schools

POLICE Scotland have arrested a 19-year-old-man after a malicious email sent to schools in Nairn, Auldearn, Forres and Inverness sparked a police presence.

Local media reports that Anderson’s Primary School, Applegrove Primary School and Forres Academy were among the targets of a firearms threat issued by email.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8.20am on Friday, 28 February, 2025, officers were made aware of a malicious email sent to a number of schools in the Nairn, Auldearn, Forres and Inverness area.

"A 19-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing”

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