04-06-2025
Bomb squad carry out controlled explosion after high school evacuated
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The bomb squad has carried out a controlled explosion after a 'potentially harmful chemical' was discovered at a high school yesterday (Tuesday). Pupils were evacuated from Denbigh High School on the advice of experts.
Police have confirmed a "successful controlled explosion" was carried out. A North Wales Police Conwy and Denbigh Rurual statement said: "We can confirm that the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Team have attended and has safely removed the items and carried out a successful controlled explosion.
"There are no wider safety issues and officers have now left the scene. Thanks to the local community for their understanding and patience whilst this matter was dealt with - diolch yn fawr iawn."
It follows after Denbigh High School issued an "important notice" to parents warning historical chemicals had been found on the premises. Students were asked to leave classes yesterday afternoon.
The Denbighshire school, which has around 500 pupils on roll, said it ordered an evacuation to safeguard everyone at the facility. It caters for pupils aged 11-18 years from Denbigh, St Asaph and surrounding villages.
In a statement issued via its social media media pages, the school said: 'We have had to evacuate the school building early this afternoon on advice due to the discovery of historical chemicals within the chemical store cupboard in the science department.
'This decision has been made to safeguard all members of the school community. Learners will be travelling home as normal (in 10 minutes) at the end of the school day.'
School heads said last night (Tuesday) on a Facebook post, it would be open as normal today.
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