An incident involving a man wielding a knife led to a lockdown at a primary school in Gloucester.
The emergency services responded to the situation on Evenlode Road at approximately 11:15 am yesterday, near the vicinity of the Willow Primary Academy.
A significant police presence was observed in the area, with officers on-site providing support and reassurance to the school and local community, as reported by Gloucestershire Live.
Authorities believe that the incident outside the school is connected to a separate event on Evenlode Road, where a firearm was reportedly spotted in a vehicle, identified as a black Renault Clio.
The individuals involved in the incidents had no direct ties to the school, and law enforcement is treating the situation as an isolated occurrence. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in either incident, and investigations are ongoing.
Authorities have not made any arrests in connection with the incidents and are now seeking information from witnesses or individuals with relevant details regarding the events.
Gloucestershire Police are urging anyone who may have seen the vehicle in the area between 10:20 am and 11:15 am or possesses dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward with information.
For those with information, Gloucestershire Police can be contacted through their website, referencing occurrence 53260042985 at: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/.
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