Bomb squad deployed to Blackpool school after unidentified object found
“They were unsure what it was and so called the police who came to have a look.”
A bomb squad was deployed to a Blackpool school yesterday after an unidentified metal object was discovered.
The drama unfolded after reports a suspected object from the WW2 era had been unearthed by construction workers at Highfurlong School, in Blackpool Old Road, prompting an urgent call to the police.
However neighbouring Aspire Academy headteacher John Woods confirmed it was a false alarm.
He told The Gazette: “There was no bomb.
“Highfurlong School which is attached to Aspire is having some work done round the back and workmen discovered a metal object.
“They were unsure what it was and so called the police who came to have a look.
“Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) were called but it was just a piece of metal.
“There was no panic, we didn’t have to evacuate and as it was the end of the school day, pupils at Highfurlong were ushered home.”
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A spokesperson from Blackpool Police said: “We received a report that contractors had found of what is thought to be a historic ordnance in the grounds of a school on Blackpool Old Road shortly after 1pm on Thursday July 16.
“Officers attended and the item was found to be a part of a bell and not a viable ordnance.”
Highfurlong School has been approached for a comment.