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2 Cheltenham Students Arrested After Threatening School: Report

Breaking: Two Cheltenham High School students were arrested Monday after threatening violence at the school, the district said.

CHELTENHAM, PA — Two Cheltenham High School students were arrested Monday after threatening violence at the school, the district said.

6ABC reports that the threats were made via an Instagram group chat. School officials and authorities became aware of the threats when other students reported it.

It's not yet clear what, if any, charges will be pressed in the case.

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Cheltenham High School Principal Ray McFall said that the district takes threats like these seriously.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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