Teenage boy arrested after bomb hoax at Sheffield school

The 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications (making a bomb threat) and is currently in police custody.

Police were called at around 9.40am this morning following reports Birley Academy had received a bomb threat.

As a precautionary measure, the college chose to evacuate students and worked with police while the area was searched.

Chief Superintendent Natalie Shaw said: “After a prolonged search of Birley Academy, a device has not been found.

“Hoax calls are malicious and irresponsible, they can cause a considerable deal of distress.

“Anyone found to have committed this offence could face a prison sentence.”