Newport: School closes after alleged social media gun threat
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St Julian's school has about 1,500 pupils, aged 11 to 18
A school has closed and an investigation is underway following an alleged gun threat made on social media.
St Julian's school in Newport closed its premises on Tuesday as a precaution following the alleged threat.
Gwent Police said officers remained in the St Julian's area of Newport as a precaution as enquiries continued.
Specially-trained firearms officers have been stood down, the force said.
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