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Police confirmed a threat at Marlborough Girls’ College on Wednesday afternoon.
Police speak to someone after a threat was made against a high school in Marlborough.
Police confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that a threat had been made at Marlborough Girls’ College and said they were working with the school and speaking to one person in connection with the incident.
Police said Thursday morning that an investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
In an email to parents and students on Wednesday evening, Principal Mary Jeanne-Lynch said the school had received an “anonymous threat” earlier that day.
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“I have to share with you that we received an anonymous threat against the school today. We have contacted the New Zealand Police and they are now investigating this incident and supporting them,” she said in the email.
“I understand that this may concern you, and rest assured that both the police and I are taking this matter very seriously. Police are not concerned about the safety of students and staff at school [on Thursday].”
However, parents discussed on social media on Wednesday evening whether to send their daughters to school on Thursday.
One parent, who wished to remain anonymous, said: stuff she did not send her daughter to school on Thursday and was concerned she would be notified hours after the incident.
“I feel that parents of the school should be well aware of the threat that has been made,” she said.
The school has been contacted for comment.