Photo of Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School courtesy of Google Street View. Photo of Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School courtesy of Google Street View.
London

Stranger on property leads to high school lockdown

A London high school was briefly put into lock down mode after reports of a stranger on the property.

Police were called to Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School at 125 Sherwood Forest Square on Friday afternoon and the school initiated a lockdown as a precaution around 1:15 p.m.

"London Police were immediately called and the lockdown was lifted at 2:10 p.m after officers searched the building and determined there was no risk to public safety," a letter sent to parents said.

The letter also said the school commends students and staff for their cooperation and "careful attention to our school safety procedures."

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