20/05/2026
Co Antrim Email Threat Ruled 'Not Credible'
Police are continuing to investigate the contents of an email sent to multiple schools and businesses in the County Antrim area today, Tuesday 19th May.
Commenting on the situation, North Area Commander Chief Superintendent Kelly Moore said: "Reassurance patrols have been conducted today across the areas affected, and we will continue with these as our enquiries progress.
"We continue to examine the nature of contents included within the email – which we believe was circulated in a deliberate attempt to cause significant disruption to daily life.
"However, we would like to reassure communities that nothing untoward has been located following our enquiries, and this is not believed to be a credible threat at this time.
"We would reiterate our earlier appeal, urging anyone to report anything suspicious to police on our 101 number, always 999 in an emergency.
"Police take incidents of this nature very seriously and we understand the concern in the community, not to mention the disruption it has caused.
"We would like to thank each of the schools and businesses affected for their assistance with our enquiries to date.
"We are also aware of social media posts in relation to this matter, and we would appeal to the public not to share posts or speculate online.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information that could help is asked to contact 101, quoting reference number 162 19/05/26."
Members of the public can also provide information using the online non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Commenting on the situation, North Area Commander Chief Superintendent Kelly Moore said: "Reassurance patrols have been conducted today across the areas affected, and we will continue with these as our enquiries progress.
"We continue to examine the nature of contents included within the email – which we believe was circulated in a deliberate attempt to cause significant disruption to daily life.
"However, we would like to reassure communities that nothing untoward has been located following our enquiries, and this is not believed to be a credible threat at this time.
"We would reiterate our earlier appeal, urging anyone to report anything suspicious to police on our 101 number, always 999 in an emergency.
"We would like to thank each of the schools and businesses affected for their assistance with our enquiries to date.
"We are also aware of social media posts in relation to this matter, and we would appeal to the public not to share posts or speculate online.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information that could help is asked to contact 101, quoting reference number 162 19/05/26."
Members of the public can also provide information using the online non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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