Officers respond to 'malicious' call made to Fortrose Academy

They were called around 11.20 this morning.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 30th Oct 2023

Officers say they've been dealing with a "malicious" call made to Fortrose Academy earlier.

Pupils and staff were asked to evacuate the school building as a precaution.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Monday, 30 October 2023, police responded to what is now believed to be a malicious call to Fortrose Academy, Academy Street, Fortrose.

"As a precaution, staff evacuated the school.

"A search of the building has been conducted and there have been no suspicious items found. Enquiries are underway to identify the person responsible."

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