A high school went into lockdown following reports of a teenage boy making verbal threats to staff near the school entrance. The incident occurred on Tothill Avenue, prompting a response from Cleveland Police around 2:40 pm on Thursday. Outwood Academy Ormesby decided to temporarily extend the school day as a precautionary measure after the teenager was seen in close proximity to the campus.
Upon arrival, Cleveland Police engaged with the situation, and the boy departed shortly thereafter. Authorities announced plans for a thorough search of the vicinity. A spokesperson from Cleveland Police affirmed that no weapons were observed during the incident, and officers remained on-site to conduct an area sweep.
Once law enforcement confirmed that the issue had been addressed, students were allowed to leave the premises, as reported by Teesside Live. Outwood Academy, the school’s operating entity, clarified that the decision to delay dismissal was promptly implemented to ensure the safety of all individuals present. Police intervention was swift, leading to the resolution of the disturbance and subsequent release of students.
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