By Amy Walker,James Smailies
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St Helens had to leave Hull KR’s Craven Park stadium under police protection following what the club described as a “terrorist threat” made to their Instagram account. It is understood that the threat was made towards the St Helens team during their 20-12 Super League semi-final loss, Hull Live reports . Head coach Paul Wellens was seen speaking to police officers after the full-time whistle, it has been reported. A police officer was stood outside the coach for the players and staff to get on, with a cordon of eight stationed around the coach earlier. The team bus was then given a police escort as they departed the stadium, it is understood. Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here When questioned regarding the police incident, a club spokesman confirmed it concerned a threat which had been made on the club’s Instagram page. A spokesperson for the club said in the post-match press conference: “The club had a terrorist threat sent to the Saints’ Instagram account. “It was reported to the St Helens Ground Safety Officer and they spoke to Hull KR’s Ground Safety Officer. They are treating it with the utmost seriousness.” “They are taking it with the upmost seriousness.”, reports All Out Rugby League . — Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That’s why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do – bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don’t miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.