WorldEuropeUK: Birmingham school evacuated after bomb threat

UK: Birmingham school evacuated after bomb threat

Type of event:
Explosive Risk, Safety & Security

Victims

Wounded

Date

July 4, 2025

What happened

On 4 July 2025, Arena Academy in Birmingham, United Kingdom, was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat via email. This activated the school’s safety protocols, prompting an immediate response from the police and the relocation of pupils to a safe area. This incident is one of several similar messages received by schools in the city within the same timeframe. West Midlands Police has launched an investigation to determine the origin and nature of the messages, working in coordination with educational authorities to ensure safety and identify those responsible.

Massimo Serresi

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