School put on ‘lockdown’ with cops forming ring of steel as parents ordered to take kids home

A SCHOOL has been put on “lockdown” with cops forming a ring of steel and parents ordered to take kids home.

At least one primary school in east London told parents to collect their children “promptly” following a “credible threat”.

Redbridge Primary told parents: “The school received a credible threat today, and under the police and local authority advice we applied our lockdown procedures to ensure the safety of our children and staff.”

After-school clubs were cancelled as well as a school play.

Parents at nearby Cranbook Primary in Ilford were told to expect a police presence.

The Met Police said: “We are aware of a threatening email sent to a school in Redbridge

“This is being investigated at pace by officers and it was not necessary for the school to be in lockdown.

“No arrests have been made at this time.”