A man carrying a knife caused a primary school in Gloucester to go into lockdown after making threats outside the school premises. The incident occurred on Evenlode Road around 11:15 am yesterday near Willow Primary Academy, prompting the intervention of emergency services.
The situation led to a significant police presence in the area, with officers remaining on-site to provide support and reassurance to the school and local community, as reported by Gloucestershire Live. Police investigations suggest a connection between the school incident and an earlier report of a firearm sighting in a vehicle on Evenlode Road. The vehicle in question was identified as a black Renault Clio.
Authorities confirmed that the individuals involved had no direct ties to the school, emphasizing that the events were isolated. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in either incident, and inquiries are currently ongoing. No arrests have been made in connection with the incidents, and the police are urging anyone with relevant information or who witnessed the events to come forward.
Gloucestershire Police are particularly interested in hearing from witnesses who may have seen the black Renault Clio in the area between 10:20 am and 11:15 am or possess dashcam or CCTV footage related to the incidents. Those with information can reach out to Gloucestershire Police by visiting their website and quoting occurrence number 53260042985.
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