UK: London school evacuated after 'bomb threat'

LONDON (AA) – British police on Thursday evacuated a school in North London after “a bomb threat.”

Videos and photos emerged on social media accounts as students and teachers were ordered to leave the Stoke Newington School in Hackney.

Police were contacted by staff shortly before midday, according to a statement by Hackney Police.

“The school had received a bomb threat,” the statement said.

“The school was evacuated and officers are in attendance. Cordon are in place whilst police investigate.”

* This is a developing story, and updates will follow.