France’s Louvre Museum evacuated after receiving written threat

The iconic Louvre Museum in Paris evacuated visitors and staff on Saturday after receiving a written threat, according to reports.

AP reported the move was linked to France being on high alert after a suspected extremist stabbing at a school on Friday which left a teacher dead. A man was arrested after that incident.

A spokesperson for the museum told AFP that it would conduct “necessary checks” after closing early. 

Museum visitors who had booked a ticket would be reimbursed, AFP reported.