A SOUTHAMPTON school is closed due a bomb threat.

Police are at Upper Shirley High School after a member of staff discovered a note with a threatening message.

Head teacher Stuart Woods said one officer is still on site.

He told the Daily Echo: “At the moment it’s in the hands of the police. They still haven’t handed the school back to us.

"It’s likely that we will be open again tomorrow.”

A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "A decision was made by the school to shut the premises until further notice.

"Officers are on the scene and enquiries are on-going."

A message posted on the website for Upper Shirley High School says: "We are closed today due to unforeseen circumstances.

"We will update you with more information when we can."

The Daily Echo was unable to contact representatives from the school.

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