School district officials could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday evening.
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Five 5th graders were arrested after police say they were planning to “cause damage” to Clifton High School during assembly Wednesday. A teacher at the elementary school uncovered written plans for the attack and alerted police.
The students, all fifth-graders, brought a device to School 11 and were going to use it during a field trip to Clifton High School, Detective Sgt. Robert Bracken said in an nj.com report.
Police discovered a device, which was not explosive and included a mixture of cinnamon and vinegar, Bracken said. The device was later determined to be non-explosive.
Thursday morning, many parents at the elementary school were angry to hear about the alleged plot and are demanding answers from school officials.
“It was not a prank”.
Police also suspect an outside influence may have helped the students formulate the plan.
The five students have been suspended from school as an investigation continues.
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Investigators said this is an isolated incident and there is no safety issue at the schools.
