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

A 16-YEAR-OLD has been arrested in connection with two alleged hoax bomb calls to schools in Ayrshire.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jun 2016, 13:55 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2016, 14:58 BST

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Auchinleck Academy , Ayrshire, was allegedly targeted in bomb hoax call. Picture Robert PerryAuchinleck Academy , Ayrshire, was allegedly targeted in bomb hoax call. Picture Robert Perry
Auchinleck Academy , Ayrshire, was allegedly targeted in bomb hoax call. Picture Robert Perry

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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