19 May 2026
SDLP Antrim Councillor Roisin Lynch has condemned a threatening email sent to schools in the area.
Councillor Roisin Lynch said:
“This threatening message and reports of a hoax attack have caused understandable fear and anxiety among school communities and families across Antrim. It was a deeply sinister act clearly designed to cause disruption and distress and it is difficult to understand what could motivate someone to target children, parents and school staff in this way.
“I welcome the swift response from police, emergency services and schools to reassure pupils and parents and ensure people’s safety. No parent should have to fear for their child’s safety when sending them to school and no young person should have their education disrupted by threats of this nature.
“I would encourage anyone with information to cooperate fully with the police investigation. I hope this incident is confirmed to be a hoax as soon as possible, the person behind this is apprehended and that school communities can return to normal without any further disruption or concern.”