Toronto police detonate suspicious package near elementary school

Toronto police are investigating a pair of suspicious packages found at Bennington Heights Elementary School.

The first package, a black suitcase, was detonated by a police robot, spokesperson Const. David Hopkinson said on Wednesday. The school is near Moore Avenue and Bayview Avenue.

Police have not said what was inside the suitcase.

Officers are now examining a second package, although police have not said what the item looks like.

During the investigation, the school and the Bennington Heights Child Care Centre were both evacuated.

Students were taken to Rolph Roads Public School, while day care children were taken to a nearby Loblaws grocery store.

No injuries have been reported.