Dudley school reopens after army bomb disposal experts examine 'suspicious items'
A Black Country school has reopened to students today after army bomb disposal experts were called in to examine 'suspicious items' found nearby.
Ellowes Hall Sports College in Dudley was closed on Wednesday.
West Midlands Police said the items were discovered by a member of the public on land near Old Quarry Drive in Upper Gornal at around 10.20pm on Tuesday.
As a precaution, police said they were taken to playing fields at the college to be inspected by the army's explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team.
The school was not connected to the discovery but decided to remain closed on Wednesday while investigations were carried out.
A police officer manned the entrance to the school and diverted traffic away from the site during the day.
But a member of staff confirmed the school had reopened to pupils again this morning.
It has not yet been disclosed what the 'suspicious items' were.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We’re continuing to investigate after suspicious items were discovered by a member of the public on land near Old Quarry Drive, Upper Gornal, on Tuesday evening.
"The items have been taken away to be examined.
"Officers remain at the scene, and have been on reassurance patrols in the area.
"Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via live chat, quoting log 4160."
