A 17-year-old girl has been arrested after threatening emails were sent to multiple schools in the Gravesend area, prompting a police investigation.

Incident and Police Response

Shortly before 8 AM on Thursday, February 13, 2025, Kent Police received reports that a school in Northfleet had been sent a malicious communication during the early hours of the morning.

As more schools in Gravesham reported receiving similar emails, officers attended the scenes and provided guidance to staff members.

Investigation and Arrest

After launching an investigation, police determined the emails did not pose a credible threat. However, officers remained in the area to reassure the local community.

Later that day, a 17-year-old girl from Gravesend was arrested on suspicion of harassment. She remains in custody as enquiries continue.

Police Reassure Community

Chief Inspector Will Lay addressed concerns, stating:
*”Keeping people safe in our communities is our utmost priority, and we carried out a prompt response as soon as this incident was reported to us.

Our enquiries quickly identified that the email received was unlikely to contain a credible threat of harm.

Understandably, there has been considerable concern amongst the local community, while schools have faced significant disruption.

I hope it offers further reassurance to those in Gravesham that an arrest has been made and an investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.”*

Appeal for Information

The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

If you have details that may assist officers, contact Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/24986/25. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.