Police: Social media threat prompts 2-hour delay to all Bridgeport schools

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Bridgeport Public Schools announced that all schools in the district would be on a two-hour delay Thursday in response to a threat. Officials said Wednesday increased police presence would be available at all schools. A juvenile is facing charges after police say the youth made an online threat to Bridgeport schools. Harding High School postponed its senior sunrise event. A new date is expected to be scheduled. Police said anyone with information regarding these threats should contact the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-581-520 or their Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. The threats made to Bridgeport schools join a growing list of recent threats targeting schools throughout Connecticut. On Wednesday, there was an increased police presence at Norwalk schools after a threat was made on social media Tuesday. Fairfield police are currently investigating threats toward a neighboring community made on social media. Out of an abundance of caution, there was an increase police presence at all Fairfield schools, both public and private, on Thursday. "