St Helens have confirmed a “terrorist threat” despatched to their Instagram account was a hoax after they have been compelled to depart Hull KR’s Sewell Group Craven Park beneath a police escort on Saturday.
St Helens got a police escort away from the stadium after what the membership described as a “terrorist threat”.
Cops stood close to the group coach as gamers and employees departed the bottom shortly after the membership’s 20-12 Tremendous League semi-final play-off defeat.
A press release from the membership learn: “We can confirm that we are investigating an incident of malicious communications reported by St Helens Rugby Club yesterday (Saturday 4 October).
“At round 6.45pm, we obtained a report that the membership had obtained 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 provided to the squad before they left the ground following the match.”
Saints head coach Paul Wellens was seen talking to cops after the full-time whistle.
A police officer was stood outdoors the coach for the gamers and employees to get on, with a cordon of eight stationed across the coach earlier.
The group bus was then given a police escort as they departed the stadium.
A spokesperson for the membership stated within the post-match press convention: “The club had a terrorist threat sent to the Saints’ Instagram account.
“It was reported to the St Helens Floor Security Officer and so they spoke to Hull KR’s Floor Security Officer. They’re treating it with the utmost seriousness.”
