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Armed Police Respond to Knife Incident Near Gloucester School

Boy hospitalised with minor injuries as search continues for man with 'long-bladed' weapon.

Carla Rooney
Carla Rooney
Armed police responded to an incident near St Peter's High School in Tuffley, Gloucester, on Friday morning.
Calls reached police shortly after 8:50 am.
The injured boy received hospital treatment for minor wounds. Those involved in the fight dispersed before officers arrived.

No ongoing threat exists at St Peter's High School.

Gloucestershire Police
Gloucestershire Police confirmed no ongoing threat exists at St Peter's High School. Pupils remain safe within the school grounds.
Two schools, St Peter's High School and Willow Primary Academy in Gloucester, entered lockdown.