An investigation is underway at Devonshire Primary Academy in Blackpool after a young boy went missing this morning.

According to police the chlid, thought to be around 7 years old, was found on Gorton Street

Police say they believe he left through an unlocked door.

A letter is expected to be sent to parents today.

Nick Toyne, Headteacher of Devonshire Primary Academy, said: “Unfortunately, due to a lapse in our classroom routines, a door was left open and a pupil was able to leave the premises. The child was found a short while later and returned to school safely and unharmed.



“As a school we take the safeguarding of all our pupils extremely seriously and I am mortified that this has happened.

“A full investigation is taking place and procedures have already been reviewed and changed to ensure that this mistake will not happen again.

“We are also liaising with the safeguarding team at the council.”