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Suspect identified after threat made towards Durham Region high school: police

Police are seen at Clarington Central Secondary School after an online threat was made towards the school. Twitter / @DRPS

A suspect has been identified after an online threat was made towards a high school in Durham Region, police say.

Durham Regional Police said that on Thursday evening, officers were became aware of a threat made towards students and staff at Clarington Central Secondary School.

Police said they have since identified a suspect and “are confident that there are no safety concerns for students and staff.”

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The suspect is a male who doesn’t live in Durham Region, police said without providing additional details on the individual.

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Officers are continuing to investigate and said charges are pending.

Police said on Twitter earlier that they were maintaining a presence at the school as they investigated the threat.

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Anyone with information on the incident is being asked to contact police at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1657.

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