Children Locked Indoors at Shavington Nurseries After Online Threat
High alert in Crewe suburb as social media warning sparks safety clampdown
Nurseries in Shavington, near Crewe, were put on edge this Wednesday morning (3 September) after police caught wind of a chilling online threat targeting children.
Officers told staff there’s no immediate danger, but safety measures have been ramped up to keep tots safe.
Strict Safety Measures and Police on High Alert
Police have marked local nurseries and handed out incident numbers, assuring a rapid response if needed — an officer will arrive within 10 minutes of any call.
As a precaution, kids are staying indoors all day. Staff have refreshed lockdown training to deal with any emergency.
“Children’s safety is of paramount importance to us and we are following all procedures to keep the children safe. No children are playing outside today.”
Threat Origin and Ongoing Investigation
The worrying social media threat reportedly started in 1 but signals also pinged in Shavington, setting off alarm bells for police.
Officers are actively tracking the source as part of an ongoing probe.
Nurseries are keeping parents fully in the loop:
“Please be assured we are not withholding any information from you. We are in communication with the police to gain more information and we will share this with you as soon as we get it.”
Parents Urged to Stay Calm Amid Rising Tensions
Worried parents have been told to stay calm while police sniff out the culprits, branded as “scum of the earth” by one message to families.
The safety of youngsters remains the ultimate priority for all involved.
