Police have confirmed a “terrorist menace” despatched to St Helens’ Instagram account was a hoax after they have been compelled to go away Hull KR’s Sewell Group Craven Park underneath a police escort on Saturday.
Law enforcement officials stood close to the workforce coach as gamers and workers departed the bottom shortly after the membership’s 20-12 Tremendous League semi-final play-off defeat.
A press release from Merseyside Police learn: “We will verify that we’re investigating an incident of malicious communications reported by St Helens Rugby Membership yesterday (Saturday 4 October).
“At round 6.45pm, we acquired a report that the membership had acquired a threating message to its social media account whereas they have been enjoying a match in Hull.
“Officers carried out enquiries and confirmed it was a hoax. Reassurance was supplied to the squad earlier than they left the bottom following the match.”
St Helens head coach Paul Wellens was seen chatting with law enforcement officials after the full-time whistle
Saints head coach Paul Wellens was seen chatting with law enforcement officials after the full-time whistle.
A police officer was stood outdoors the coach for the gamers and workers to get on, with a cordon of eight stationed across the coach earlier.
The workforce bus was then given a police escort as they departed the stadium.
A spokesperson for the membership mentioned within the post-match press convention: “The membership had a terrorist menace despatched to the Saints’ Instagram account.
“It was reported to the St Helens Floor Security Officer they usually spoke to Hull KR’s Floor Security Officer. They’re treating it with the utmost seriousness.”
