An investigation has been launched after malicious emails have been despatched to a lot of colleges within the North West, police have mentioned.

Both Chester Constabulary and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) mentioned they have been wanting into the messages.

Lache Primary School, in Chester, initially notified dad and mom on its Facebook web page that they'd be unable to select up their youngsters after the message had been acquired.

In a press release, it mentioned: "We are aware that parents have arrived outside school.

"To repeat, we can't let any youngsters out or any dad and mom in. As now we have acknowledged it is a precautionary measure following an disagreeable electronic mail that has been despatched to a lot of colleges in Cheshire, Liverpool and Manchester.

"There is not a threat on site. We have locked down the school to ensure that everyone is safe. Which they are.

"The police are coping with the state of affairs and are very proud of the measures that now we have in place."

It later modified that recommendation, saying the e-mail was "believed to be a malicious hoax" and youngsters can be allowed to depart by yr group.

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Blacon High School, additionally in Chester, mentioned it had put extra measures in place after receiving the e-mail, however added: "For reassurance, Blacon High School is not currently in lockdown."

In a press release, Chester Constabulary mentioned it was "aware of an email which had been sent to a number of schools in Chester and Ellesmere Port which made threats to pupils and staff".

It added: "An investigation has been launched and officers have been attending schools to provide reassurance."

Detective Chief Inspector Justin Hancock mentioned: "We would like to reassure parents that this is believed to be malicious and we are doing everything we can to locate the person responsible for these emails."

GMP mentioned it was wanting into "reports of malicious communications being sent to schools across the city of Manchester".

It added: "The reports are currently being investigated to ensure the safety of schools and local communities."

Chief Inspector Chris Boyd mentioned: "We take reports of this nature very seriously and whilst we have not advised any schools to close, our officers will nevertheless be stepping up their high-visibility presence around schools at the end of the day today to provide reassurance to them and the wider public."