Police called to FIVE bomb threats just hours apart

Police called to FIVE bomb threats just hours apart
Police called to FIVE bomb threats just hours apart
Police called to FIVE bomb threats just hours apart: Disposal squad shut down Edinburgh's famous Princes Street and Lincoln Castle due to explosion risk as three Spalding schools are evacuated Two packages were reported at Lincoln Castle, as well as threats at three schools Two schools sent pupils home, while a third let them return when ruled safe  At same time, Edinburgh's famous Princes Street was shut down by bomb squad 

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Three schools and a castle in Lincoln, as well as a famous street in Edinburgh were all evacuated today after bomb threats were made. 

Pupils from Spalding High School, St John the Baptist Primary and Monkshouse Primary in Lincoln were evacuated after reports alleging bombs were on the premises. 

The schools were closed shortly before another two suspicious packages were reported at Lincoln Castle. Police said there was no evidence that the two cases were linked. 

Meanwhile, bomb disposal teams closed off part of Edinburgh's Princes Street - with Scotland's National Gallery forced to close.   

A National Gallery spokesperson said: 'Unfortunately the Scottish National Gallery has had to close this afternoon due to an issue on site.

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The schools were closed shortly before another two suspicious packages were reported at Lincoln Castle. Police said there was no evidence that the two cases were linked 

'We hope to reopen as normal tomorrow morning. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause.' 

Social media footage shows officers working on the street after the bomb scare. They were later stood down.  

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