Two to face court over school threat

A boy and a woman will face court after investigations into threats to a northern suburbs school today.

About 6.15am this morning (Thursday 23 February) Police became aware of an image being circulated that implies threatening behaviour towards a northern suburbs school. Police believe the image used was downloaded from the internet.

Following an investigation, Northern District Detectives attended and searched an Elizabeth Park home and arrested a 14-year-old boy. He has charged with create false belief and was bailed to appear in court at a later date.

As a result of the arrest, police attended and searched a Salisbury Park home. At the address police located two unrelated Gel Blaster firearms and reported a 46-year-old woman for possessing a firearm without a licence.

Police have made a number of recent arrests in relation to students creating and circulating similar images and videos. Police wish to reiterate there are serious consequences for anyone who engages in this sort of behaviour, including students, parents or anyone who disseminates the images.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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