Armed police locked down streets surrounding a Perth school after a bomb threat was reportedly made.
A heavy police presence was spotted on Monday afternoon near St John’s RC Academy, which is part of the North Inch Community Campus.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said the school had been evacuated following a threatening phone call.
It is understood the culprit made mention of an explosive although it has since been established the incident was a hoax.
Specialist armed officers as well as a Scottish Ambulance Service incident response unit and firefighters all attended.
Golfers turning up to play at North Inch Golf Course were also reportedly turned away by police.
When asked for further information, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service directed The Courier to the police while the Scottish Ambulance Service has also been approached for comment.
Police Scotland said: “Around 4.10 pm on Monday, 25 April, 2022, police were called after a threatening phone call has been made to St John Academy, Gowans Terrace, Perth.
“The school was evacuated and following a search of the premises it was established that there was no risk to the school or public.
“Inquiries are ongoing in to the origin of the call.”
A Perth & Kinross Council spokesperson said: “We can confirm there was an incident at St John’s RC Academy on Monday and we are assisting police with their enquiries.
“As there is an ongoing police investigation we cannot comment further at this stage.”
