A SCHOOL has been put in lockdown after receiving “threatening emails” with cops are investigating similar reports at another school.
Cardinal Hume Catholic School students have not been allowed to leave the school in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, after the messages were received overnight.
Northumbria Police has told the BBC it had received a report of “malicious communications” and some schools had gone into voluntary lockdown as a “precautionary measure”.
A force spokesperson said: “Officers are currently in attendance to carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to the public.
“A decision has been made by some of the schools involved to go into a voluntary lockdown as a precautionary measure.”
Cardinal Hume School told the BBC that police have asked parents not to come to the school as increased numbers on site could add to any potential danger.
Meanwhile, the Mere Green Primary School in Sutton Coldfield has reportedly received a message with a “threat of firearms” yesterday.
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