A SCHOOL is on lockdown after a ‘threatening phone call’ – with parents told ‘do not come’ and cops scrambled.

Co-op Academy in the Bebington area of Merseyside. was put into lockdown today.

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Someone called to make threats around 11.10am, Merseyside Police said.

Co-op Academy said: “The school is in lockdown as we have had a threatening phone call. Police are on their way.

“DO NOT COME TO THE SCHOOL. We will keep you updated. Everyone is safe.”

Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that we are investigating an incident of malicious communications reported by Co-op Academy Bebington this morning, Wednesday 25 September.

“At around 11.10am, we received a report that someone had called the school and made threats.

“Officers attended the school and all staff and children are safe and well.

“Officers will remain at the school this afternoon to provide reassurance and inquiries are ongoing into the incident.”

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