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Berlin Police Call School Attack Messages a Hoax, Boost Patrols After 900 Calls

Police classify the circulated school-attack messages as disinformation intended to sow fear.

Overview

  • Posts spread via Telegram and other apps named about 20 Berlin schools, with some messages in Russian referencing a "warrior of the caliphate."
  • Officers increased their presence around campuses on Monday, with prevention teams advising principals and distributing information, while classes proceed as scheduled.
  • At least 900 emergency calls have reached police since Sunday afternoon as parents’ and students’ chats amplified concern.
  • State security opened an investigation for disturbing the public peace by threatening crimes and is tracing the source of the messages, noting reports of copycat threats.
  • Multiple errors in the circulated school list — including defunct or renamed institutions — support authorities’ assessment that the threat is not credible.