Gardaí reassure parents after mass shooting threats sent to Carlow primary schools

Gardaí reassure parents after mass shooting threats sent to Carlow primary schools

A Carlow primary school has closed after receiving a threatening email, with Gardaí investigating similar reports across the county. Picture: PA

Gardaí in Carlow have moved to reassure parents and guardians after 20 primary schools were targeted by threats concerning mass shootings.

The threatening emails were received just after 7am claiming there would be a mass shooting involving staff and children.

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