A SCHOOL in Newcastle has been forced to shut following an emergency. Police are currently responding to the incident at Benfield School - with parents given an urgent warning. A statement on the school's website this morning reads: "Due to a Health and Safety Emergency Benfield has been closed.
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"We will keep you informed through the usual channels of any updates of when the school will re-open. Apologies for the inconvenience.". Northumbria Police, Newcastle City Council and North East Academy Trust (NEAT) have been contacted for further information.
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