Schools Locked Down Amid Police Investigations in Hamilton, Exeter

Several schools across the United States and New Zealand were placed on lockdown due to various police incidents. In Derbyshire, the Hilton Spencer Academy was locked down after reports of a suspicious incident, later deemed a hoax by police. In Hamilton, New Zealand, Hillcrest High School and Silverdale Normal School were locked down in response to a reported firearms sighting nearby, with police advising the public to avoid the area. Meanwhile, in Exeter, New Hampshire, multiple schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy, went into lockdown due to a police investigation near Epping Road, with authorities assuring there was no threat to families. Schools implemented these lockdowns as precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff. Authorities in all locations are working to resolve the situations and provide further updates.