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Three arrested following threats made to Cardiff schools

South Wales Police have arrested three people in connection with threats made towards Cardiff secondary schools between March 15, 2026 and March 18 2026.

Two adults, a 44-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy from Birmingham have been arrested on suspicion of Bomb Hoax contrary to Criminal Law Act 1977. They remain in police custody.

ACC Thomas Williams said: "We understand the considerable concern this incident has caused parents and the community. We take these reports extremely seriously and investigations are ongoing. I would also like to reassure families that there remains no evidence of any persons attending any of the schools involved posing a threat. We continue working closely with our partners and thank the schools, parents and the wider community for their support and understanding."