Overview
- West Derby School closed on Wednesday, January 21, after a message citing a “serious emergency,” with remote work set on Satchel:One.
- Holly Lodge Girls’ College went into lockdown on Monday after an email received at 1:39pm; students were dismissed at 3:20pm after police found no risk.
- A joint statement from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council says the communications are believed to be hoaxes with no credible threats identified.
- Reports from Holly Lodge described distressed pupils hiding under desks, while the headteacher said protocols were followed and a response review is underway.
- Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or DM @MerpolCC quoting log 649 of January 20, with Crimestoppers available anonymously at 0800 555 111.