Police investigating after Gold Coast schools targeted in ‘bomb hoax’

Police are investigating after reports bomb threats were sent to several Gold Coast schools. FULL DETAILS

Several schools have reportedly been targeted in a bomb hoax on Monday, Queensland Police Service confirmed.

Several Gold Coast schools have reportedly been targeted in a bomb hoax, with at least one evacuating students.

A Queensland Police service spokesman confirmed a bomb threat had been emailed to “multiple schools” across the city on Monday shortly after 10am.

“Investigations quickly determined that the email was a hoax,” QPS told the Bulletin.

“No suspicious devices were located at any of the schools involved.”

Students at Helensvale State School were evacuated after the threat was received, according to a text sent to parents and carers at 2.15pm that afternoon.

“A number of schools received a threat today,” the message read.

“QPS are investigating this matter and we will follow their advice - however, at this stage QPS advises it appears to be a hoax.

“All students/staff safe.”