Bomb squad blows up ‘harmful chemical’ at secondary school with all students evacuated
A BOMB SQUAD was called to a school after a 'potentially harmful chemical' was discovered.
Pupils were evacuated from Denbigh High School in Wales while the squad carried out a controlled explosion.
A North Wales Police Conwy and Denbigh Rural statement reads: "We can confirm that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Team have attended and has safely removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion."
The school issued a warning to parents after historical chemicals were found.
Around 500 pupils aged 11-18 were evacuated Tuesday afternoon on expert advice.
In a statement the school said: “We have had to evacuate the school building early this afternoon on advice due to the discovery of historical chemicals within the chemical store cupboard in the science department.
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“This decision has been made to safeguard all members of the school community. Learners will be travelling home as normal (in 10 minutes) at the end of the school day.”
