Earl Spencer Primary School in Northampton in lockdown following threatening phone call
A Northampton primary school has been forced into lockdown after receiving a suspicious phone call from someone making threats.
Children and staff are currently safe and well locked inside Earl Spencer Primary School in Streatfeild Road with police officers positioned outside after a disturbing phone call this morning (Wednesday).
Police have stressed the lockdown is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of pupils and staff and that nothing is happening at the school premises that causes them any concern. A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “Earlier today (September 23), Earl Spencer Primary School in Northampton received a suspicious phone call from someone making threats, and while there is currently nothing to suggest that these threats were credible, the school took the precautionary decision to implement its lockdown procedures to ensure the safety of pupils and staff.
“Local neighbourhood policing officers are currently at the school for reassurance purposes and are working closely with the school to establish the circumstances surrounding the phone call and to determine its veracity. At this stage, these enquiries remain ongoing.
“We understand that situations such as this can be concerning for parents and carers however, we would like to reassure the local community that all children and staff at the school remain safe and well and that there is nothing happening at the school premises that causes us any concern.” It is understood that parents have been informed by the school.
Earl Spencer Primary School has been contacted for comment.