There is an increased police presence in Ingersoll as officers respond to a reported threat.
UPDATE (1:21 p.m.) - Police are resuming regular patrols.
The increased police presence has ended around Oxford Ave., Innes St. and Wonham St. North in Ingersoll. While we understand these types of situations can cause concern, there is no threat to public safety.
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UPDATE (11:50 a.m.) - The increased police presence remains around Oxford Ave., Innes St. and Wonham St. North in Ingersoll.
For clarification to the previous post, as part of the initial response, no other schools were placed under a hold and secure.
Please continue to avoid the area. Updates to be provided as information becomes available.
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INGERSOLL - There is an increased police presence around Oxford Ave., Innes St. and Wonham St. North in Ingersoll.
Oxford County OPP is advising the public of the matter, and officers are responding to a reported threat. In the meantime, Laurie Hawkins Public School has been evacuated, and other schools in the area have been placed under a hold and secure as a precaution. While the matter is currently contained, OPP is asking people to avoid the area.
Updates to be provided as information becomes available.

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