At 11:40 a.m. today staff at Dalbrae Academy were made aware of an online threat to the school. The school was locked down and police responded.

RCMP officers from Inverness Detachment responded and arrested a 15-year-old male youth in relation to this incident. No one was hurt as a result of this incident and the RCMP is continuing its investigation. Police cleared the scene at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Inverness RCMP at 902-258-2213. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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Source : Media Release