Teenager arrested for '˜bomb hoax calls' to Ayrshire schools

By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jun 2016, 13:55 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2016, 14:58 BST
Auchinleck Academy , Ayrshire, was allegedly targeted in bomb hoax call. Picture Robert Perryplaceholder image
Auchinleck Academy , Ayrshire, was allegedly targeted in bomb hoax call. Picture Robert Perry

A 16-YEAR-OLD has been arrested in connection with two alleged hoax bomb calls to schools in Ayrshire.

Police Scotland said the male youth has been detained in connection with the alleged incidents on 1 June, involving Cumnock Academy and Auchinleck Academy.

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A report is to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the youngster is expected to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today.

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