Multiple schools in Munich received bomb threats
Schools in several cities across Germany faced bomb threats on Sunday, with more than 15 schools in Munich and at least 12 in Erfurt (Thuringia) affected. The threats, which were received via email, also disrupted schools in Ingolstadt, Hanover, Stuhr near Bremen, Stadtroda (Saale-Holzland district), and Leipzig, among others.
Despite the disruptions, no injuries or casualties were reported, and an all-clear was given at all affected schools. According to a LKA spokesperson, the threats appear to be a nationwide action.
The exact number of affected schools in Upper Bavaria could not initially be determined, but bomb threats were also received at several schools in the region. In Hanover, three high schools and one intermediate school were targeted, while in Erfurt, several schools in the city center were affected.
In Stuhr near Bremen, the Lise-Meitner School was closed due to a bomb threat, and in Ingolstadt, schools also received threats. Police conducted searches at several locations and ruled out a real threat.
The state criminal police offices are networking to find the perpetrator, and no specific details about the nature or source of the bomb threats have been provided. The threats come amidst a history of bombings targeting schools during World War II in cities such as Dresden, Hamburg, and Berlin.
All types of schools, including elementary, high, and vocational schools, were targeted in the threats. Despite the disruptions, schools in Munich and Ingolstadt continued to operate without restrictions. The authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
