Some schools across Devon have been put into 'lockdown' after a series of malicious threats have been made.

Police have confirmed it's happening across Devon, Cornwall and across the country.

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall police said: "We are aware of a series of malicious communications to schools in Devon and Cornwall as well as across the country.



"Enquiries continue to establish the facts and forces are working together to investigate who is responsible.



"Police take hoaxes extremely seriously. They divert police resources and cause disruption and alarm to the public.



"Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”

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