Bomb threats made to Jewish schools were the latest in a series of hoax calls received by schools across London over the past month, the Metropolitan Police has said.

On Monday, the Community Security Trust tweeted: “Today's series of school bomb threats included some Jewish schools. After consulting Police we advise fully enforce all security procedures”.

The security group Shomrim also tweeted: “Following bomb threats this morning to Jewish schools, we are in contact with @metpoliceuk and ask the community to remain calm but vigilant.”

Following bomb threats this morning to Jewish schools we are in contact with @metpoliceuk & ask the community to remain calm but vigilant

— Shomrim London (@shomrimlondon) February 8, 2016

A police spokesperson confirmed the threats, but explained they were part of a wider problem that has affected schools from across the spectrum since January.

He said: “This has been happening over the last couple of weeks with people making hoax bomb threats to schools in the city, and it looks like it could go on.

“We have been informed that a few Jewish schools have now been targeted. We are not treating these calls any differently from the rest, but if it looks like it is focusing on faith schools or is inciting hate crime, then we will take a harder approach.”