Police: Bomb threat hoax at Reading Public Library was ‘attempt to disrupt a Pride event'

“Our community is built on and strives toward inclusivity for all, and instances such as these will not be tolerated.”Police were at a Public Library in Reading, Massachusetts on Saturday morning due to the investigation of a bomb threat attempting to disrupt a Pride event.

Authorities say they were notified at around 9:46 a.m. of the threat made to both the library and the Town Hall.The Reading Public Library was immediately evacuated and the Town Hall is closed during the weekends. Reading Police say they"determined the threat was unfounded and there was no danger to the public."

Authorities say that based on email received, the threat was an attempt to disrupt a Pride event that was scheduled to begin minutes after the threat was received.“The Town of Reading condemns acts of violence, disruption and hate within our community and against our citizens. Everyone deserves to feel safe in Reading,” Town Manager Kraunelis said in a statement. “Our community is built on and strives toward inclusivity for all, and instances such as these will not be tolerated.

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