North Wales Police have updated on troubling incidents experienced at a number of local schools.

"We were made aware of several threatening phone calls made to schools in the Denbighshire area in the last 24 hours. 

"An investigation was launched to trace the caller and local officers increased their patrol activity around affected schools to provide reassurance."

A 16 year old male has subsequently been arrested and remains in police custody.

"As proceedings are now active, we are unable to comment further at this time. However, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident."