Monday, December 11, 2023

Hold and secure lifted at Simcoe high school after 11-year-old makes threat

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A hold and secure has been lifted at a Simcoe high school Tuesday after an 11-year-old made a threat toward the school.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to Holy Trinity Catholic High School shortly before 11 a.m. to investigate reports of a threat complaint.

Const. Ed Sanchuk reassured parents in a video posted on Twitter that students at the school were not in any danger.

“I just want to reiterate to everyone that there is no threat to public safety and there is absolutely no threat to students or staff located in the high school,” Sanchuk said.

Police lifted the hold and secure at the high school around 11:30 a.m., saying an 11-year-old was identified as being responsible for making the threats.

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board says parents will receive a follow-up email containing details about the event.

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