School evacuated after 'artillery round' found

The school was evacuated earlier with parents asked to collect their children

A primary school was evacuated after a "suspected artillery round" was brought on to the grounds, police have said.

Children and staff at Frederick Nattrass Primary School in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, along with nearby businesses were evacuated at about 10:50 GMT as a precautionary measure.

Cleveland Police said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EOD) removed the object and the cordon had been removed.

The Northern Education Trust, which runs the school, said parents were asked to collect their children "due to concerns over an unidentified object" and would be kept updated on when it was safe for students to return.

A spokesperson said: "The police were called for advice as a cautionary measure, who suggested that all students and staff should be moved to a separate area of the school premises, whilst awaiting collection by parents.

"The safety of our students is of the utmost importance to us, and the academy took immediate action to ensure advice was followed."

Members of the public had also been advised to avoid the area.