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School 'lockdown' after threats to pupil

BBC The front facade of Warblington School. Between two large windows is a large blue and white sign saying the school's name, with it's coat of arms logo above itBBC
Warblington School locked down on Tuesday afternoon

A school was forced to go into a "lockdown" following threats made to a staff member and student.

Warblington School in Havant, Hampshire, said the security measures had been implemented as a "precaution" in response to a "threat in the local area" on Tuesday.

Officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary attended the incident following a call at 13:30 BST.

In a statement, the force said no-one had been injured and no arrests had been made.

No weapons were seen by officers patrolling the area, the force added.

Warblington School said in a statement: “The school reacted to a threat in the local area and put the school into lockdown as a precaution."

It added that all students were released as planned at 15:00 BST, with "no incidents reported".

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