Threat made to school sparks evacuation as parents are urged to stay away and police rush to scene

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A SCHOOL has been evacuated after a threat was made – with cops at the scene and parents urged to stay away.

Pupils were told to leave Myton School in Warwick after the unspecified threat was made.

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Year 11 students were forced to leave in the middle of an exam without any belongings.

Two paramedic officers scrambled to the scene after the ambulance service was called at 11.44am.

Warwickshire Police said all students are out of the building and safe while emergency services respond.

There were no patients in need of treatment and the paramedics stood down.

The force urged parents to stay away and keep an eye on social media accounts.

Myton School said: “Parents and carers, this morning we received a vague threat via email against our school.

“As always the first priority was the safety of students and staff, who were all evacuated from the buildings.

“We appreciate the communication was difficult at this time as we had such limited access to systems.

“Thank you very much for your prompt responses which allowed us to send Year 7 to 10 students home.”

The school added: “We are working on a plan to get Year 11 and above students home.

“They were evacuated out of exams without their phones and other personal belongings.

“Throughout this incident the children have been amazing and Mr Perry would like to thank every single one of them for acting so responsibly in a very trying situation.

“The Police Chief inspector has said thank you for your patience and support.

“He also thanks staff and students for their very prompt responses.”

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