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Parents Arrested Over Disturbing Messages Targeting School

5/17/2025

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On January 29th, police apprehended Maxie Allen and his partner after a search of their home revealed disparaging emails and WhatsApp messages targeting their daughter's primary school. The couple spent eight hours in custody, with officers initially uncertain about the purpose of their investigation, leaving the family in a state of confusion and distress.

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Story summary

On January 29th, police apprehended Maxie Allen and his partner after a search of their home revealed disparaging emails and WhatsApp messages targeting their daughter's primary school. The couple spent eight hours in custody, with officers initially uncertain about the purpose of their investigation, leaving the family in a state of confusion and distress.