Cumbrian school evacuated after suspected ordnance brought in

Police were called shortly after 11:30am on Tuesday, 19 March. Credit: PA

A Cumbrian school was evacuated after the discovery of what was feared to be an explosive device.

Police were called to Appleby Grammar School shortly after 11:30am on Tuesday, 19 March.

Officers attended and all pupils were relocated to a separate part of the school.

They sought advice from the army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team.

The suspected ordnance was confirmed to be a replica and not an active device.

Cumbria Police say there is no risk to the pupils or the public.

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