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Police say no threat after Halifax high school placed on lockdown

CTV Atlantic Published Friday, February 23, 2018 2:05PM AST Last Updated Friday, February 23, 2018 2:44PM AST

Halifax West High School is on lockdown as police respond to an alleged threat.

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Halifax Regional Police don’t believe there is a threat to anyone’s safety after a high school was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon.

Police responded to Halifax West High School on Thomas Raddall Avenue around 1 p.m. after receiving a threats call.

Officers blocked access to the school as they searched the building and surrounding areas.

The Halifax Regional School Board says all students and staff are safe.

Police say they have completed a search of the building and they don’t believe there is a threat to anyone’s safety.

Police remain on scene inside and outside the school.

Police have blocked off access to #Halifax West High School as the school is reportedly in lock down after a threat. pic.twitter.com/nc7tDnyccy
— Allan April (@AllanAprilCTV) February 23, 2018

Multiple police units including K9 are searching the area surrounding Halifax West High School. The HRSB says all students are safe. pic.twitter.com/qzOZWptMVW
— Allan April (@AllanAprilCTV) February 23, 2018