TWO Sydney high schools are placed on lockdown after receiving bomb threats – before one is evacuated
- One Sydney school was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat on Monday
- Another high school nearby was placed into lockdown around the same time
- Police searched Ashcroft High School but did not find any evidence
A Sydney school has been evacuated, while another was in lockdown following a bomb scare this afternoon.
Police were called to Ashcroft High School around 2.40pm on Monday after an anonymous call to the school.
A police spokeswoman said police searched Ashcroft High School but nothing was found.
Police were called to Ashcroft High School (pictured) around 2.40pm on Monday after an anonymous call to the school
Acting principal Kylie Landrigan said in a statement the school initiated an evacuation.
‘In this instance it is assumed that the call was designed to disrupt the end of the school day.
‘As per Departmental procedures the local police were contacted and supported the safe exit of students at the end of the school day.
‘School will be open for business as usual tomorrow and we look forward to a positive week as we celebrate Year 12 leaving.’
Bonnyrigg High School was placed in lockdown for an unrelated incident nearby, a police spokeswoman said.
The lockdown ended around 4pm.
Bonnyrigg High School (pictured) was placed in lockdown for an unrelated incident nearby, a police spokeswoman said
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