Suspect behind threats to Carlow schools may have hacked deceased American's email

Gardaí have described the incident as 'very strange', but said they were determined to fully investigate it. Picture: iStock

The person behind Wednesday’s email threats to Carlow primary schools is thought to have hacked the email of a deceased American, the Irish Examiner understands.

The individual sent emails from this account to 20 schools in the county threatening bomb attacks or mass shootings.