AN unidentified flying object crashed landed at a Cleethorpes school.

The UFO, about the size of a telephone box, was discovered in the playground of Elliston Infants’ School.

While no explanation has been given for the origins of the metal object, some claim it is not man-made.

As the youngsters, aged six and seven, investigated the crash, headteacher Marlene Ranshaw, revealed the alien landing was, in fact, part of the children’s lesson plan.

She said the close encounter was in aid of national book week, and had been organised to inspire the children’s creativity.

Seven-year-old Harry Michael was one of the first to reach the scene.

He said: “It sounded like a loud clapping noise and it got louder when it passed our classroom.”

Libby Turner (six) added: “It was like metal and glass falling and then crashing onto something.”