Threats Against School Deemed To Be Not Credible, Reading Police Say

READING, MA — Police said that they are aware of a video posted by a former school employee at Austin Preparatory School that includes non-specific threats.

Police said they have "identified no immediate or credible threat to the safety of students or staff."

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Here is the full statement from Reading police posted on Facebook:

The Reading Police Department is aware of a video posted online by a former Austin Preparatory School employee that includes non-specific threats. The Department takes these statements very seriously and is investigating.

Reading Police will have an increased presence at Austin Preparatory School and Reading Public Schools.

At this time, police have identified no immediate or credible threat to the safety of students or staff. Reading Police remain in close contact with school administrators as the investigation continues.