Parents have been told to keep their children at home this morning after Astor Secondary School in Dover was shut due to an urgent incident currently under investigation.
In a message sent out to parents and shared with UK News in Pictures, school staff confirmed that the Astor Avenue site must be completely cleared of students and staff until further notice.
Police, Kent County Council, and Astor School officials have been contacted for comment. Further updates are expected throughout the day.
The school closure is causing disruption across the Dover area, with parents and local residents seeking information and clarity on the situation.
