**** HRP Release
Police are investigating threats
There is a heavy police presence at Halifax West High School in response to threats that were received by the school over lunch hour.
At approximately 12:25 p.m., police were notified of a threat received by Halifax West High School located at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive.
Students and staff that were outside of the building at the time the threats were received have been directed away from the school to a safe gathering point.
Police are asking the public to avoid the area.
Updates will be provided when they are available.
