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Ross Dunn

Ongoing police incident near Ayrshire school as force helicopter dispatched

Police have reassured pupils that an ongoing incident near an Ayrshire secondary school does not involve the school itself or any pupils.

Ayrshire Live understands a helicopter has been circling the school and the surrounding area.

A huge police presence has also been spotted in the North Ayrshire town with a multitude of force vehicles racing past.

Ayrshire Live contacted police this morning regarding the incident but have yet to receive a response.

But a message posted on Ayrshire Police Division's Facebook page looked to allay fears.

The statement read: "Police would like to re-assure pupils that an ongoing incident near to Ardrossan Academy does not involve the school or any pupils attending."

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