Emergency services evacuated hundreds of pupils from Badbury Park Primary School in Swindon following a reported malicious threat.
Emergency services were activated on a large scale today at Badbury Park Primary School in Swindon as police investigated a "malicious threat" reported on the premises. The incident led to the evacuation of hundreds of pupils, with authorities promptly setting up a 200-metre cordon around the school to ensure safety and control the situation.
The school management communicated with parents through a Facebook post, advising them to come to Biddestone Avenue, at the corner of Belcombe Close, to collect their children. The message outlined specific collection times for different year groups, stating, "EYFS and KS1 3pm and KS2 at 3.15. Please collect children who walk from home. Further info to follow. We are all ok."
A spokesperson for Swindon Police confirmed that the situation involved a report of a malicious threat at the school located on Rainscombe Road. The officers on the scene included specialist units, who were deployed as part of the emergency response to ensure the safety of all those involved.
The police reiterated the seriousness of the ongoing investigation, noting that further updates would be issued as the situation developed.
As this remains a live incident, the community is keenly awaiting more information regarding the nature of the threat and the overall safety of the children and staff at the school.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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emerged. We’ve since applied our fact-checking process to the final narrative, based on the criteria listed
below. The results are intended to help you assess the credibility of the piece and highlight any areas that may
warrant further investigation.
Freshness check
Score:
9
Notes:
The incident appears to be recent, with no clear indication of being old or recycled news. However, without a specific date in the narrative, it's difficult to confirm its exact freshness.
Quotes check
Score:
8
Notes:
There are no direct quotes from specific individuals in the narrative. The Facebook post from school management is mentioned but not directly quoted, making it challenging to verify its original source.
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative originates from The Independent, a well-known and reputable publication, which generally enhances the reliability of the information.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The claims about a school evacuation due to a malicious threat are plausible, especially given the context of emergency services being involved. However, specific details about the threat itself are lacking.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative appears to be recent and originates from a reliable source. While specific details about the threat are not provided, the context suggests a plausible incident. The lack of direct quotes does not significantly impact the overall assessment.
