HUNDREDS of schoolchildren have been evacuated from a primary school after a bomb warning call sparked a security alert.

Pond Park Primary school in Lisburn, Co Antrim got the call just after 9 am this morning.

Pupils were initially kept inside the building while an external search was carried out.

Staff and pupils have now been moved to LaurelHill Community college while the security operation continues.

Army Technical Officers are now at the scene.

Chief Inspector Derek McCamley said: “Officers responded to a call from the school who reported that they had received a call claiming a device was left there.

“Police and school staff agreed that the children should be kept inside while an external search was completed.

“The children have now been moved to Laurel Hill school. The search continues and nothing has been found.”