East Hampton police are responding to a reported threat at East Hampton Middle School. In emails obtained by News 8, East Hampton Superintendent Timothy M. Van Tasel said police are responding to the middle school but did not provide any additional information.

East Hampton schools were placed on lockdown Tuesday due to a reported threat, which was later found to be unfounded. Middletown Police and Connecticut State Police responded promptly, ensuring that no students were harmed,

East Hampton police say officers are responding to a threat at one of the schools in town on Tuesday afternoon, but did not provide any more specifics.

East Hampton police responded to a reported threat at East Hampton Middle School. East Hampton Superintendent Timothy M. Van Tasel confirmed police responded to the middle school but did not provide any additional information.