“This is a reprehensible act. To target a Primary School, full of local children learning and enjoying their school day, with a bomb warning is a deplorable thing to do.

I have no doubt that this outrageous act will have caused anxiety and upset amongst some staff and pupils. However, the response from the school was exemplary, evacuating the school straight away and ensuring all the pupils were made to feel safe. I also want to thank Glenavon Football Club for opening their facilities for use, and the local Mourneview and Grey Estate Community Association including Hospital Estate for their help with logistics.

My plea is for anyone with information about this incident to bring it to the attention of the PSNI as soon as possible. I hope the culprit is identified and brought to justice.”