Police investigating threatening email sent to two Rutherglen schools

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Police are investigating a threatening email that was sent to two Rutherglen schools.Cops confirmed that the email was received in the evening of Tuesday, January 26.Officers were at the school on Tuesday night after it was sent, as well as being present in the days since as a precaution.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A concerned parent contacted Lanarkshire Live after a letter was sent to parents and carers at Burgh Primary School from the headteacher.The letter read: "I am writing to inform you that Police Scotland are currently carrying out enquiries after a threatening email was sent to our school on the evening of Tuesday, January 23, 2024."I would wish to reassure you that our school is a safe environment and the safety of children and staff at the school is our top priority and we will continue to follow advice from the Police over the coming days."While we cannot be sure how serious the threat is, as you would expect we are taking this matter seriously and are engaging fully with Police Scotland and South Lanarkshire Council."A police presence will remain over the coming days."The parent, who wishes to remain anonymous, was worried about the children’s safety, they added: “If there is an apparent threat, then why are the children still in school?