A Belgian girl has been arrested in Breda in the Netherlands for allegedly making online threats about shootings at several schools. Police are still investigating whether the threats were real or not.
Yesterday, several posts appeared on social media threatening shootings at schools in the Dutch city of Breda. Dutch police investigated the matter and around 1am detained a Belgian girl.
Threats, real or false, can have serious consequences, Dutch police say. They can lead to fines and even criminal charges. The police urge caution with regard to spreading such messages.
The girl's involvement is currently under investigation.