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Cumbria school threats: Man arrested and police issue reassurance

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  • A man has been arrested on suspicion of 'malicious communications' after schools in west Cumbria went into lockdown over alleged gunman threats.
  • The arrest follows after a series of phone calls and emails were made to schools in west Cumbria.
  • Police have said there is 'no perceived threat to the public'.

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