Detectives have today charged a teenage boy following threats made to a North Lakes School, Queensland Police say.
It will be alleged the boy made threats to the school and students in an online forum on Monday.
The teenage boy has been charged with one count each of use carriage service to make a threat to cause serious harm and threatening violence.
He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Acting Chief Superintendent Chris Stream said these are serious criminal charges with significant penalties the teenager now faces.
"The Queensland Police Service will continue to assess any threats to public safety and I would urge anyone with information to contact police," Acting Chief Superintendent Stream said.
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