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A West Lothian school was locked down this morning following threatening phone calls.

St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston was affected after hoax calls were received stating that men carrying weapons were outside the building.

Malicious calls were also received regarding Bathgate Academy, and James Young High and Inveralmond Community High in Livingston, as well as a school in Forth Valley.

Police and West Lothian Council are reassuring parents following the incidents.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Police Scotland is investigating after threatening communications were received at schools in the West Lothian and Forth Valley areas on Thursday, October 27. Local officers are following a positive line of inquiry in an effort to identify whoever is responsible.”

A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: “We are aware of these incidents and are working closely with Police Scotland.

“We would like to reassure parents and pupils that all necessary and appropriate steps have been taken. There is no need to remove pupils from the school.”