LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - Students and staff at Lowell High School witnessed an increased police presence Monday after a student allegedly made a threat towards the school on Facebook.

The student posted a picture of themselves with a message saying not to come to school, officials said.

School officials added that Lowell police have arrested that student.

Officials are thanking a staff member and a student for giving them a tip on this alleged threat.

No information on the arrested student has been released.

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