Police officers called to Inverness secondary school

Police officers were called to an Inverness secondary school this morning following what is believed to be a malicious email.

The incident happened at the Inverness Royal Academy where a police car has been seen patrolling in the area.

Inquiries are ongoing in a bid to trace those responsible.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers from Police Scotland were called to an incident, believed to be a malicious email, made to a school in Inverness around 9.10am on Monday February 26.

"Inquiries were carried out in conjunction with the local authority and are continuing to trace those responsible.

"Police Scotland takes hoax calls extremely seriously.

"They divert police resources and cause disruption and alarm to the public.

"Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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