A JEWISH boarding primary school was evacuated over terror fears after a suspicious package was found on its grounds.
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Children and staff at Tiferes Yisroel Jewish Boarding School were sent home by police after the discovery of a package at the rear of the school.
Neighbours were also ordered to leave their homes.
Northumbria Police is currently dealing with the package.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Northumbria Police is currently dealing with an incident in Gateshead where a suspicious package has been found at the rear of a primary school.
“The school is on Gladstone Terrace in Gateshead.
“Officers are carrying out inquiries at the scene to establish what the package is.
“Public safety is our priority and, as a precaution staff and pupils at the school, have been sent home.
"The school had been due to close at 12.20pm.
“In addition, a number of local residents are being moved from nearby houses while police deal with this incident.
“Additional officers are in the area to reassure the local community.”
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