NI schools evacuated after bomb threat emails

Schools in Northern Ireland have reportedly evacuated pupils following threatening emails on Monday morning. Parents at St Colman’s Primary School in Lambeg were asked to collect children. Police are carrying out enquiries, according to a statement reported by Belfast Live.

Based on information reported by 10:08am on Monday, 19 October 2026.

NI schools have reportedly evacuated pupils following bomb threat emails, with some parents asked to collect their children on Monday morning.

Belfast Live reported that St Colman’s Primary School in Lambeg contacted families shortly after 9am. Parents were asked to collect children immediately.

The number of schools affected had not been confirmed in the information available at that time.

Police enquiries into NI schools bomb threat emails

According to a PSNI statement carried by Belfast Live, police received reports of an email sent to several schools across Northern Ireland.

Officers were carrying out urgent enquiries and working with the schools involved. Police said a further update would follow.

The reported statement did not confirm whether any explosive device had been found or provide an assessment of the threat’s credibility.

St Colman’s parents asked to collect children

Belfast Live reported that St Colman’s Primary School in Lambeg sent an urgent message to parents after 9am.

The message said several schools had received a threat that morning and asked families to collect their children.

This collection request related to St Colman’s. It should not be taken as an instruction for parents at other schools.

RBAI pupils reportedly returned to lessons

The Royal Belfast Academical Institution, known as RBAI, also reportedly contacted parents about an anonymous threat.

According to Belfast Live, the school evacuated pupils using its fire drill procedures. Pupils subsequently returned to lessons after police advised it was safe.

The responses described at the two schools differed, underlining the need for families to check communications from their own school.

Information for parents and carers

Check your school’s usual messaging system for instructions about attendance, collection arrangements and any changes during the day.

Avoid relying on shared screenshots or unofficial lists of affected schools, which may be incomplete or outdated.

Follow instructions issued directly by your child’s school and check official channels for further updates.