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School evacuated after receiving 'threatening malicious call'

Enquiries are under way to identify the person responsible and staff and pupils were removed from Fortrose Academy in Black Isle.

A school in the Highlands was evacuated on Monday after a “malicious call” was made.

Police were called to Fortrose Academy in Black Isle on October 30 after a “threat” was made.

Staff and students were removed from the school as a precaution.

Police searched the building and found no suspicious items.

Enquiries are under way to identify the person responsible.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Monday, October 30, 2023, police responded to what is now believed to be a malicious call to Fortrose Academy, Academy Street, Fortrose.

“As a precaution, staff evacuated the school.

“A search of the building has been conducted and there have been no suspicious items found.  Enquiries are under way to identify the person responsible.”

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