UK college locked down as ‘scared’ college students ‘cover underneath tables’ after chilling name

A Midlands school was put on lockdown on the first day back after half-term, with reports of pupils having to “hide under tables”.

The incident occurred at The Stourport High School in Minster Rd, Stourport-on-Severn on Monday (November 3) afternoon around 2.30pm. Locals took to social media to share news of the lockdown, stating: “Stourport High school on lockdown. All the kids were locked in the classrooms and under desks.”

One student shared their fear, saying: “We was all under tables scared for our lives, with classrooms locked not knowing what was going on.”, reports Birmingham Live.

A concerned parent confirmed the situation, stating: “It’s not fake my daughter goes there and was under a table.”

Police were called to the scene. There was speculation about the nature of the incident, but West Mercia Police has now confirmed it was due to an “anonymous malicious call”.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “We received a call around 2:30pm this afternoon (November 1) from Stourport High School. It was regarding an anonymous call they had received that caused them concern.

“The phone call has been identified as malicious communication with no threat or risk to pupils and staff at the school.

“Officers will be at the school this afternoon to offer reassurance to the pupils and staff.”

It comes after a bomb disposal team and officers rushed to a road in Oldham following reports of a “suspicious package”.

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “Our officers are dealing with a suspicious item found inside an address on Block Lane, Chadderton – there is a cordon in place and people should avoid the area.

“Other emergency services are also in attendance and the EOD are due to attend.”

Police have urged people to avoid the area as they investigate, while a bomb assessment device has been pictured at the scene. The “suspicious” item that sparked the huge response will be assessed.

The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed two fire engines from Oldham and Chadderton are in attendance on Block Lane currently. Some residents have claimed their homes have been evacuated. Read the story here.

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