Hertfordshire police were contacted about the reported incident at Hertswood Academy shortly after 9pm on Friday (13 October). Officers and an explosives-detection dog attended the scene, and "several comprehensive searches of the site" took place. A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "As a precautionary measure and to offer reassurance, officers have been in attendance at the school today (Monday, October 16). "Local Safer Neighbourhood Team officers will be conducting additional reassurance patrols in the area over the coming days." Information can be reported online at www.herts.police.uk/ro/report or by calling the police's non-emergency number 101.

Source: The Times October 16, 2023 22:22 UTC