Kirklees College urgently evacuated with students told to stay away as armed cops rush to the scene
ARMED police evacuated a school with pupils being told to “stay away”.
Tens of police cars rushed to Kirklees College on Manchester Road, Huddersfield, this morning.
Students were told to stay away from the building after being evacuated without their belongings.
However, the police have revealed they were responding to a report of malicious communications, which then confirmed a hoax call.
Multiple police vehicles have been spotted on the scene and students were seen pouring out of the building earlier this morning.
Students were then evacuated from the building and moved away from Kirklees College as the police moved in. Students were being directed to Cathedral House nearby by staff
Kirklees College said: “This morning, we instigated our evacuation procedures at our Huddersfield Centre.
“This matter is now being dealt with by West Yorkshire Police. We will update this page when the building is reopened. Thank you.”
West Yorkshire Police said: “At 9.10am this morning, police attended Kirklees College, Manchester Road, Huddersfield after a report of malicious communications.
“Emergency services attended and it was confirmed to be a hoax call.
“Further enquiries will be conducted by Kirklees District Police.”