Rotherham College has been advised by the emergency services that “there was and is no ongoing threat to the public, staff or students”.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the College said: “We understand that incidents can cause concern, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as the situation was assessed.
“The safety and well-being of our community are always our top priority, and we’re grateful for the swift and professional response from all involved.
“We will continue to update our social media pages with any important and new information pertinent to the safety and wellbeing of staff and students.”
The College is a two minute walk away from Old Town Hall.