A man has been charged following a bomb hoax call that forced the evacuation of a Swindon primary school.
A man has been charged following a bomb hoax call that forced the evacuation of a Swindon primary school.
Man Charged After Swindon School Bomb Hoax Call Prompted Evacuation
The hoax call targeted Badbury Park Primary School that afternoon. Police rushed to Rainscombe Road, evacuating the school premises and nearby residents around 2:15 PM. A large cordon was set up immediately, stretching for 200 meters.
Specialist police and dogs searched the school for several hours. Residents could return home at about 8:21 PM. Morgan remains in police custody and will appear in Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning.
The police superintendent commented on the incident, noting that hoax calls take resources from real emergencies and endanger people’s lives. Superintendent Steve Cox stated that the police treat such offences very seriously.
Cox thanked everyone affected for their patience. He also highlighted the quick investigation and the intolerance the police showed for this crime. Cox hopes it reassured the public of their commitment to keeping Wiltshire safe.
The hoax call targeted Badbury Park Primary School that afternoon. Police rushed to Rainscombe Road, evacuating the school premises and nearby residents around 2:15 PM. A large cordon was set up immediately, stretching for 200 meters.
Specialist police and dogs searched the school for several hours. Residents could return home at about 8:21 PM. Morgan remains in police custody and will appear in Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning.
The police superintendent commented on the incident, noting that hoax calls take resources from real emergencies and endanger people’s lives. Superintendent Steve Cox stated that the police treat such offences very seriously.
Cox thanked everyone affected for their patience. He also highlighted the quick investigation and the intolerance the police showed for this crime. Cox hopes it reassured the public of their commitment to keeping Wiltshire safe.