Pupils have been turned away from schools in Strabane, Northern Ireland, this morning following “security concerns”. Holy Cross College, Strabane Academy and Strabane Primary School after alerts.
In a social media post, Holy Cross College, which has 1,500 pupils, wrote: “Unfortunately the school has had to close today due to a security concern. “Any children already on route, we would ask that parents make arrangements to collect them. We will update you all as soon as possible this morning. Please share our closure notice with friends and family of Holy Cross College.”
Additionally, Ballycastle School and Cross & Passion College confirmed they were closed, also via social media, explaining: “Unfortunately the school has had to close today due to a security concern.”
St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Primary School on the Moyle Road also posted: “School closed until further notice. We will update you when we know more.”
Express.co.uk has contacted the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
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