A school was put into a partial lockdown after a former student made a ‘threat’ to two boys.
St Hild’s Church of England School, on King Oswy Drive in Hartlepool, prevented children from leaving from about 3.35pm.
As concerned parents and guardians inundated the school’s Facebook page, the school emphasized that all students were ‘safe’.
A message from the school stated: ‘Parents please bear with us we need to ensure that the children remain safe and will update as soon as possible.’
The school did not specify the nature of the incident, but a ‘precautionary police presence’ was established, including armed officers and a helicopter.
Students were allowed to leave the school, which has nearly 700 pupils, at 5pm.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested at his home and taken to police custody.
Cleveland Police said officers went ‘as a matter of precaution following some concerns raised after a threat was made to two boys at the school by a former pupil’.
‘We would like to thank the community for your cooperation and patience during this incident,’ police added.
In a statement, the school said: ‘We want to inform you that the partial lockdown has been released.
‘Children will now be dismissed from the school site year group by year group.
‘We appreciate your cooperation and assistance during this time. Thank you for your understanding.’
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