Children evacuated from four schools after threatening phone calls
Children at three schools in Sandwell and one in Dudley were evacuated this morning after phone calls making threats early this morning.
BREAKING NEWS: Schools evacuated due to security scare
Three schools in Sandwell and one in Dudley have been evacuated because of a security scare.
There are unconfirmed reports that the schools have been closed because of a bomb threat.
The schools affected are Bristnall Hall Academy, Oldbury Academy and Holly Lodge in Oldbury and Leasowes School in Halesowen.
Police are at all locations and have since released a statement.
West Midlands Police have said the schools that have been affected are:
- Oldbury Academy, Pound Road, Oldbury
- Holly Lodge High School, Holly Lane, Oldbury
- Bristnall Hall Academy, Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury
- Leasowes High School, Kent Road, Halesowen
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