A Rotorua primary school went into lockdown this afternoon.

Westbrook Primary School posted on social media around 2pm: “The police have advised us to go into lockdown which we have done.

“The children are all inside and safe. Please do not come down to collect your child until we advise the lockdown has been lifted.

“We will keep you advised. Again, everyone is safe.”

The school said it was “nothing on school grounds, just something within the area”.

Police have been approached for more information.