Wiltshire Police has confirmed a bomb threat made to Devizes School was a hoax – and the offender has been ‘dealt with’.
The force has not provided more details about the nature of the malicious phone call, or how the perpetrator’s offending was handled so swiftly.
Devizes School was evacuated this morning (Tuesday), with pupils ushered onto the field as police officers raced to the scene.
Searches of the premises were carried out, possibly over a threat relating to explosives.
Wiltshire Police has since confirmed that it was a hoax call relating to a bomb on the premises, with the suspect “quickly identified” and “dealt with appropriately”.
Superintendent Paul Saunders said: “When calls of this nature are made, police rightly treat them as a legitimate concern until it can be determined that there is no credible threat or risk to life.”
“Hoax calls can have a significant impact on emergency services, businesses, and the public.
“Such mindless actions disrupt our infrastructure and result in considerable financial costs. They also cause widespread concern and fear within the local community.”
“If you are found to be causing the wasteful deployment of emergency services, you could face a substantial fine or even imprisonment.”
The incident isn’t believed to be linked to the threats made to a school in Swindon at the same time.
