Police are treating the threat as a hoaxNews
Shannon Brown Reporter
12:02, 02 May 2025
Blaise High School in Henbury
A school in Bristol was evacuated after a hoax threat was called in.
Emergency services were called to Blaise High School in Henbury, after a threatening email had been sent to the school on Friday, May 2.
In messages seen by BristolLive, the school informed parents of the threat at around 8.45am, confirming pupils and staff had been evacuated to the astro-turf outside the buildings.
Avon and Somerset Police said the incident was a “hoax”.
Officers were called to the scene at around 8.55am.
Though the threat was assessed as not credible, a spokesperson for the force said, officers helped staff members check the surrounding area and found nothing concerning.
It’s understood the nearby Henbury Leisure Centre was also evacuated.
The leisure centre said on its website: “We are pleased to confirm that Henbury Leisure Centre will reopen at 12:15. Thank you for your patience.”
Avon and Somerset Police said: “Police attended Blaise High School in Henbury, Bristol, at about 8.55am today, Friday, May 2, as a precaution after school staff received a threatening e-mail.
“While the threat was assessed as not credible, officers helped school staff to check the building and grounds to reassure the school community.
“Nothing of concern was found. Enquiries continue regarding the hoax and anyone with any information which could help is asked to call 101 and give the reference 5225122862.”
Blaise High School has been contacted for comment.