🚨 Cardiff Schools Closed Due to Threats 🚨
Unsettling threats mentioning “explosive devices, firearms, and knife attacks” have prompted the closure of two Cardiff schools. Both Llanishen High and Eastern High were shut on Monday and Tuesday following alarming messages sent to three local schools. The perpetrator remains unidentified, with communications routed through anonymised VPN services.
South Wales Police, in collaboration with Cardiff Council, decided on the closures as authorities ensured thorough checks at the schools. Arming the community with information, they confirmed the threats lack evidence of capability and are more disruptive than credible. However, safety remains the top priority.
Reassuring the community, officers, including armed patrols, were stationed at Eastern High in Trowbridge, ensuring a visible police presence. Officials are putting measures in place to ease concerns and shield educational spaces from such disturbances.
Local councillor Jayne Cowan shared insights from police communications, confirming ongoing investigations but underscoring the lack of credible threat based on intelligence and rigorous school searches. The police have stood down the critical incident status, yet remain vigilant and aligned with partners to uphold safety and support school operations.
Parents and the community are urged not to panic as the schools lay groundwork for reopening safely on Wednesday. Enhanced safeguarding will be ensured through continuous police presence as the investigation unfolds.
Stay tuned for updates, and rest assured that the safety of our schools and the community is the utmost priority.📚👮♂️