Violence outbreak at Strabane Secondary School

There are reports of an outbreak of rioting behaviour in a secondary school in Strabane today.

The Holy Cross College on Melmont Road, just minutes from the border with Donegal, was said to be in a state of disturbance this afternoon.

PSNI officers were allegedly called to the scene after lunchtime today to dispell the violence. It is believed that pupils and teachers were involved in the violent attacks and the authorities remain at the college this afternoon.

The Holy Cross College is a co-ed bilateral school with over 1500 pupils.