POLICE are investigating after threats were reportedly made towards two pupils at a school in Basingstoke.

The incident happened earlier today, Monday, November 4, at The Blue Coat School on Western Way.

Two pupils were reportedly threatened, police confirmed.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary told the Gazette: "It has been reported that threats were made towards two students at The Blue Coat School in Basingstoke today. The matter is being looked into by police."

Jane Halsey, headteacher for The Blue Coat, said: "We have a policy for safeguarding and a duty of care that we take very seriously.

"We are a safe and organised school and if someone feels something has happened, will happen or might happen, they should come to us, I would encourage any parent who has concerns about safety to contact us."