ATIKOKAN — The Ontario Provincial Police have taken a young person into custody and are investigating an incident relating to the school in Atikokan on Wednesday.
OPP confirmed on those details on Wednesday night and said more information would be released Thursday morning.
A post to the Northern Lakes K-12 school Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon, addressed to parents and guardians, said the school had contacted police and initiated their own investigation after receiving reports from students suggesting there was a possible threat to the school.
The school, in consultation with police, continued with its regular routines as the investigation continued, That's according to the social media post, which also encouraged parents and guardians to reach out to their children's teachers or school administration for more information.
According to police there is no concern for public safety at this time.
