FRANKSTON High School was sent into lockdown on Friday after it received a “threatening email”.
Alarms were heard ringing from the school a little after midday on 7 March. They had ceased by 1pm.
Victoria Police has confirmed that it is investigating a threatening email sent to multiple schools around Frankston. It says that there is unlikely to be a genuine threat.
“Police are aware of a threatening email which has been sent to a number of schools across the state. The circumstances are being investigated however at this time it is not believed to be linked to any genuine threat to schools or the community,” a Victoria Police statement read. “Investigators are aware similar emails were sent to schools in Balwyn, Parkdale, Brighton and Craigieburn last week. Further emails have been sent to schools in the Frankston area today, these are believed to be linked.”Anyone with information can Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to assist police.
