AN investigation is underway after a threatening email was sent to two schools in Rutherglen. 

Police confirmed the email was sent to the schools on the evening of Tuesday, January 26.

Officers have been present at the schools in the days since as a precaution. 

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A letter, seen by the Glasgow Times, was sent to parents and carers at Burgh Primary School from the headteacher, on Wednesday, assuring them the safety of pupils and staff is a top priority.

It read: "I am writing to inform you that Police Scotland are currently carrying out enquiries after a threating email was sent to our school on the evening of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. 

"I would wish to reassure you that our school is a safe environment and the safety of children and staff at the school is our top priority and we will continue to follow advice from the Police over the coming days. 

"While we cannot be sure how serious the threat is, as you would expect we are taking this matter seriously and are engaging fully with Police Scotland and South Lanarkshire Council. 

"A police presence will remain over the coming days."

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Police confirmed an investigation into the email is ongoing but said the threat is not deemed to be credible.

While the nature of the threat has not been revealed, it has been confirmed that it was not a bomb threat.

Anne Donaldson, head of education at South Lanarkshire Council, said: "The credibility of the threatening email that was received regarding Burgh Primary School was always in question but the view of both the police and the school, in consultation with South Lanarkshire Council, was that it could not be ignored and that sensible precautions should be put in place.

"This included a police presence and additional security measures at the school.

"To respond to specific claims that have been made about this incident, we can clarify that the email did not include any bomb threat.

"Also, the sensible precautions that were taken involved two police officers being present throughout the school day.

"We can further clarify that all teachers were present throughout this period, with no absences due to anxiety.

"Also, children were allowed to go to the toilet freely, as needed, throughout the school day.

"We can now confirm that there have been no incidents in the school and that police advice is that the email was likely sent maliciously.

"As such the school is returning to normal arrangements following the end of this school week.

"However, this incident has been a reminder for all that we must continue to put the safety of our pupils and staff first, and that sensible and proportionate precautions may sometimes be necessary to ensure that is always the case."

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the email to contact them.

Chief Inspector Gary Ferguson said: "On the evening of Tuesday, 23 January, 2024, a threatening email was sent to two schools in the Rutherglen.

"Extensive enquiries were carried out and a police presence was maintained in the area over recent days as a precaution.

"The emails are not deemed to be credible.

"Police Scotland takes these types of incidents extremely seriously.

"They divert police resources and cause disruption and alarm to the public.

"Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."