A school has been evacuatedafter receiving a ‘bomb threat’.
Lydiard Park Academy in Swindon was evacuated at about 9am and Wiltshire Police have told parents to stay away from the school.
The area was cordoned off the school grounds searched for a ‘suspicious package’.
A letter sent to parents and seen by the Swindon Advertiser said: ‘I am writing to inform you of an incident that occurred today at Lydiard Park Academy. Earlier this morning, we received an email claiming that there was a suspicious package on the school site.
‘As a precautionary measure, and in accordance with our safety protocols, the decision was made to evacuate all students and staff to the designated assembly area at the back of the field.
‘We immediately contacted the relevant authorities, who are currently managing the situation and conducting a thorough assessment of the premises.
‘The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and I want to assure you that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure their protection
‘At this time, we ask that you refrain from coming to the school, as access is currently restricted to allow emergency services to work efficiently.
‘We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available and will notify you as soon as it is safe for students to return to the building or be collected.’
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: ‘Please be aware of an ongoing incident at Lydiard Park Academy School.
‘Children and staff have been evacuated from the school as a precaution following a message sent to the school.
‘There are no reported injuries.
‘Please stay away from the area to allow emergency service to attend.
We will keep you updated with any further developments.’
Metro has contacted Lydiard Park Academy for more details
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