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<\/p>\nA SCHOOL was put on lockdown after someone claiming to have a GUN made threats online.<\/p>\n
Armed cops were rushed to Golborne High School, Wigan, after the threats were sent "over the internet" shortly before 11am this morning.<\/p>\n
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No-one approached the area with a firearm and the school was shut down as a precaution, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.<\/p>\n
The threat was later dubbed a "hoax".<\/p>\n
Earlier today, a large group of terrified parents gathered outside Golborne High School\u00a0– a coeducational foundation\u00a0secondary – after seeing reports of an evacuation on social media.<\/p>\n
One parent told of their horror after they tried to call their child – but got no answer.<\/p>\n
They told Manchester Evening News: "I had no idea what was going on, I called them and got no response. It was scary."<\/p>\n
Another parent said: "I was with my wife at home and we got a call that something had happened so I shot down here."<\/p>\n
A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 10.42am this morning (22 November) police received a report online of what is now believed to be a hoax, from an individual claiming that they were going to attend a school on Lowton Road, Golborne, in possession of a firearm.<\/p>\n
"Officers attended and it was established that there was no one with a firearm present in the area.<\/p>\n
"Enquiries are ongoing. Police patrols will be in the area for reassurance so please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns or questions."<\/p>\n
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