A primary school has been evacuated after a "malicious threat" has sparked a major police response in Wiltshire. Officers descended on Badbury Park Primary School in Swindon at around 2.30pm earlier today following reports of the alleged danger. <hr>

A spokesperson for Swindon Police said: "We are currently responding to a report of a malicious threat at Badbury Park Primary School in Rainscombe Road, Swindon."Specialist officers are on the scene and the school has followed its emergency evacuation plans as a precaution.

<img data-id="fixed-image" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/badbury-park-school.png?id=56587104&amp;width=980" alt="Badbury Park School" width="100%" height="auto">Officers were summoned to the scene at 2.30pm earlier todayGoogle Street View

"A 200-metre cordon has been set up around the school."We will issue a further update when appropriate."

Officers were summoned to the scene at 2.30pm earlier today{ai:summary}Badbury Park Primary School in Swindon, Wiltshire, was evacuated due to a reported "malicious threat," prompting a significant police response. Officers arrived at approximately 2:30 PM, implementing emergency protocols and establishing a 200-meter cordon around the school. Specialist officers are currently on-site to assess the situation, and further updates will be provided as necessary. #society

Primary school evacuated after 'malicious threat’ sparks major police response

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