Armed police are conducting a search for multiple individuals involved in a violent altercation that resulted in a boy being hospitalised with minor injuries near a secondary school in Gloucester.
According to BBC News, the incident occurred outside St Peter's High School, where one male was observed carrying a "long-bladed item" during the confrontation. Officers from the armed response unit are now pursuing the group of people who left the scene following the altercation.
Both St Peter's High School and the adjacent Willow Primary Academy have been placed under lockdown protocols as a precautionary measure. A police spokesperson confirmed that one boy sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment. The force emphasised that there is "no ongoing threat at the school" and that all pupils remain safe within the school buildings.
Parents have been advised not to attend either school during the ongoing police operation. The lockdown measures are expected to remain in place while officers complete their search and investigation into the incident.
What happens next?
Armed police will continue their search for the individuals involved in the altercation. The force is expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses and once the threat assessment has been completed.
