RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After seven children escaped from a Raleigh psychiatric hospital Sunday night, the facility said it will be implementing "enhanced" security measures.

The escape of the children happened during a "disturbance" reported just after 8:05 p.m. at the Holly Hill Hospital – South Campus, located near WakeMed Hospital, according to a Raleigh Police Department news release.

"Upon arrival, officers learned that seven juveniles escaped the facility on foot," police said in the release.

According to Holly Hill Hospital CEO Leigh Holston, the seven children attacked a staff member and obtained his keys. While the other hospital staff were making sure other patients were safe, the seven children kicked their way through the outside door and fled.

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