UMVA has learned that a serious incident has prompted a lockdown at Co-op Academy, with police responding swiftly to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Crowds of anxious parents have gathered outside the school, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to take their children home. The scene is one of concern and uncertainty, as families wait for news about the situation.
One mother, trying to stay calm, took to Facebook to share an update with her network, writing that the school had contacted her to ask permission for her son to leave the premises. She expressed relief, suggesting that the threat may have passed and the situation was under control.
The police have provided reassurance, stating that emergency services remain on the scene and are supporting the school. According to information obtained by UMVA, the authorities do not believe there to be any wider threat to pupils and staff within the school.
