A school was placed into lockdown on Monday morning after an intruder got onto the site.
Benfield School in Newcastle was placed on lockdown with staff and pupils kept indoors after reports a person made it onto the campus.
The school has reassured parents the person did not make it into the school building or interact with any pupils or staff.
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Police were called to the scene with officers expected to be in the area for some time. Parents also gathered at the school gates waiting to collect their children.
In a statement posted on Facebook the school said: “We wish to inform all parents/carers that the internal lockdown procedures of Benfield School were activated today due to an incident within the community.
“Unknown persons entered the school car park which involved people not connected to the school and who were not looking for or trying to interact with any pupils or staff.
“Following established emergency procedures, the school initiated a lockdown and notified Northumbria Police.
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“We reassure you that, at no point, did any intruder access the school building. We remain in close contact with the police and will continue to assess the situation to ensure everyone's safety and security.”
The school posted a further update at around 1pm confirming that the internal lockdown had been released.
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A Northumbria Police spokesperson added: “We are aware of a disturbance outside Benfield School on Benfield Road at approximately 11.30am this morning (Monday).
“As a precaution, staff and pupils remained indoors, although no threats were made to anyone inside the building.
“There is an increased policing presence in the vicinity of the school to reassure parents and the community.”
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