Sky News said it received information about a security threat against it and several other media outlets.
Comcast’s statement was read out by a presenter on the channel’s broadcast. “We have assessed the threat and notified the relevant authorities of the situation. The safety of our employees is our top priority, and we are working closely with the authorities to ensure their security and the uninterrupted operation of the company,” the statement said.
Security threat prompts evacuations in Dublin
Earlier, employees were evacuated from the offices of several Irish media outlets in Dublin following a bomb threat. Those affected included broadcaster RTÉ, the Irish Independent newspaper, and radio stations Newstalk, Today FM, Spin 1038 and 98FM.
Sky News has not reported that its own employees were evacuated.
