Kirriemuir school evacuated after "replica" explosive device found
Webster’s High School was closed early following advice from Police Scotland
Last updated 31st Oct 2024
A Kirriemuir school was evacuated after reports of an "unexploded device" being found.
Emergency teams were called to the Prosen Road area around 1.35pm today.
Webster’s High School was closed early following advice from Police Scotland and staff from Southmuir Primary School were moved to another section of the building.
A cordon was put in place as a precaution and disposal teams were called to assess the item.
But, Police Scotland has confirmed the device was a replica and there was no wider risk to the public.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a possible unexploded ordnance device being found in the Prosen Road area of Kirriemuir around 1.35pm on Thursday, 31 October, 2024.
“A cordon was put in place as a precaution as EOD attended to assess the item.
"It was established to be a replica, with no risk to the public.
"We would like to thank the local community for their patience as enquiries were carried out."
Shortly after the device was found, an Angus Council spokesperson said: “As a precaution children and staff from Southmuir Primary School were evacuated into the front area of the school.
Webster's High School closed earlier than usual following advice from Police Scotland, and the EOD who also confirmed there was no immediate risk to the pupils, staff and the wider public."