Information which resulted in two Cardiff schools being closed is now being investigated as malicious communications

Statement from Superintendent Matthew Codd, South Wales Police.

South Wales Police can confirm that information which resulted in two Cardiff schools being closed is now being investigated as malicious communications.

At around 8.30pm on Sunday, March 15 the force received a live chat making threats to harm people with weapons at Llanishen High School and Eastern High School.

Further communication was received late last night (Monday, March 16) regarding St Illtyd’s High School.

Extensive enquiries have been conducted. Information has been assessed and thorough searches have been conducted at all schools.

Searches were conducted through the night into the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, March 17)

No evidence has been found of any person attending any of the schools posing a threat.

We understand that events this week have caused concern and disruption for parents and the community.

While the investigation continues to determine the origin of the malicious communications, we would ask people to avoid spreading rumour and misinformation, and to only share information from official sources.

We thank the schools, parents and the wider community for their support and understanding.