A primary school put their pupils under lockdown after motorcyclists in balaclavas were spotted nearby.
At home time on Thursday, Westoe Crown Primary School in South Shields was made aware of a group of people on motorcycles. They were reportedly wearing balaclavas, had what appeared to be weapons and were travelling along nearby roads at speed.
Parents and carers, who had arrived to collect their children, alerted members of staff. The school, on Sea Winnings Way in Westoe Crown Village, kept the pupils inside the building until police confirmed that the streets were safe.
