Police search after boy injured near Gloucester school

Crime · First reported 6 Nov, 11:17 · Updated 11:22

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A boy was taken to hospital after an altercation near St Peter’s High School in Tuffley, Gloucester. Police said a male was seen with a long-bladed item, those involved had left the area, and officers were searching for them.

Police were called shortly after 8.50am on Friday 6 November to an altercation on Chalford Road, near St Peter’s High School in Tuffley, Gloucester.
One boy sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for assessment; police reported no other injuries.
Police said a male had been seen with a long-bladed item, those involved had left the area, and armed officers were searching for them.
Police said pupils were safe within the school grounds and there was no ongoing threat at the school; parents were asked not to attend.
GB News reported that St Peter’s High School and Willow Primary Academy were understood to have gone into lockdown; the BBC headline also reported two schools in lockdown.

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Key facts

Location: Chalford Road, near St Peter’s High School, Tuffley, Gloucester
Call time: Shortly after 8.50am on Friday 6 November
Injuries: One boy had minor injuries and was taken to hospital for assessment
Police response: Armed officers were searching for those involved
School safety: Police said pupils were safe within the school grounds and there was no ongoing threat at the school