Cardiff Schools Closed After Threat Reports

Two Cardiff secondary schools remained closed on Tuesday following threats received by police over the weekend, prompting a joint safety response from authorities. Llanishen High School and Eastern High School shut their doors on Monday and planned to stay closed through Tuesday, with both expected to reopen on Wednesday after staff meetings to implement additional security measures.

South Wales Police received a live chat message around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, containing threats to harm people at the schools. The message indicated that an individual intended to attend the sites in possession of weapons. Officers immediately began investigating the credibility and origin of the threat, leading to discussions with Cardiff Council. The decision to close the schools was precautionary, prioritizing the safety of pupils, staff, and the broader community.

"This joint decision was not taken lightly but was made with the safety of pupils, staff, and the wider school communities in mind," South Wales Police stated in an update. As of Monday afternoon, the force reported no evidence or reports of anyone attending either school posing a threat. Enquiries continued throughout the...