Police attending 'incident' at Hamilton school

Hamilton police aren't saying why they are at Knighton Normal School.

Letters have been sent to parents of children at Knighton Normal School in Hamilton after an alleged assault this morning.

Up to six police cars were seen outside the school just before midday and officers were patrolling the grounds.

It is not known if the victim is a student or a member of staff.

Principal Jeff Freeman told Newstalk ZB this afternoon that all the children were safe and well and were playing outside.

Freeman has now written to parents, telling them something had happened but not saying what it was.

Police said they would not comment until further enquiries were made.