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LatestKent schools receive hoax threats, police investigate
Two schools in east Kent received anonymous hoax threat calls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Kent Police confirmed the incidents are under investigation and are being treated as hoaxes, forming part of a broader series of similar incidents across the UK.
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Community Safety · EnfieldCCTV to tackle illegal parking outside Enfield schools
CCTV cameras are to be installed outside One Degree Academy and Wren Academy in Enfield to combat dangerous and illegal parking by parents. The move follows concerns from residents about vehicles obstructing pavements and double-yellow lines.
Enfield3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · CroydonCroydon school lockdown ends after machete report
A school on Selsdon Park Road in Croydon was placed on lockdown on Wednesday, September 30, following reports of a person seen with a bladed weapon. Police attended but the suspect had left the scene. No arrests have been made and no injuries were reported.
Croydon1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Policing · CroydonCroydon schools locked down over bladed weapon reports
Two Croydon schools, John Ruskin College and Quest Academy, were temporarily locked down following reports of a person with a bladed weapon. Police attended Selsdon Park Road but the suspect had left the scene. No arrests or injuries were reported.
Croydon2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Community Safety · LondonMayor's £1.4m Rights Programme Linked to School Safety Gains
A taxpayer-funded programme promoting children's rights in London schools is credited by the Mayor's office with reducing absenteeism, suspensions, and exclusions. The £1.4m Unicef UK initiative is part of a wider strategy to tackle violence and prevent young people from becoming involved in crime.
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Policing · BarnetMan arrested after imitation firearm scare prompts school lockdown
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear after an incident in Edgware. The scare led to Menorah Grammar School entering a precautionary lockdown.
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Policing · BarnetEdgware school lockdown ends after toy gun alert
Menorah Grammar School in Edgware was placed on temporary lockdown after a man was seen carrying what appeared to be a rifle. The incident was resolved by police who confirmed the item was a toy gun.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 65- Violent Crime · Barnet
Edgware school lockdown lifted after armed man reports
Menorah Grammar School in Edgware was placed in lockdown as a precautionary measure after reports of a man with a suspected firearm. The lockdown was lifted following police guidance, and the incident is not believed to be related to the Jewish community.
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Policing · IslingtonIslington schools investigate malicious emails, police confirm no credible threat
Islington Council confirmed police are investigating malicious emails sent to schools in the borough and neighbouring areas on September 10. While several schools initiated lockdown procedures as a precaution, authorities state there is no current information suggesting a credible threat to any specific school or individual.
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Crime Data · IslingtonIslington primary schools increase security after threatening emails
Several primary schools in Islington and surrounding areas have heightened security measures following the receipt of threatening emails. While police have stated there is no immediate threat, investigations are ongoing.
Islington3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41