Schools in West Yorkshire have been put on lockdown today (Thurs) after being warned of a ‘credible threat’.
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed they are aware of an email which has been sent to a number of schools.Yorkshire Live understands the email presented a ‘credible threat’ and schools that received it have been placed on ‘soft lockdown’ as a result.
A number of schools in Leeds are understood to be affected and there are unconfirmed reports that some Bradford schools are also on ‘soft lockdown’.
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It means pupils at some schools have been shut inside during the ‘invacuation’. The procedure involves gates, doors and windows all being closed.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police are aware of an email which has been sent to a number of schools in West Yorkshire today. This is being investigated by police and officers are providing reassurance and safety advice to affected schools.”
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