Armed police rush to school as boy injured and man seen holding long blade

Armed police have rushed to a school area in Gloucestershire after a boy was left injured and a man was spotted holding a large blade. This morning, Gloucestershire Constabulary received reports of an altercation on Chalford Road, close to St Peter’s High School in Gloucester. After officers arrived at the scene, a boy was discovered with minor injuries and was rushed to hospital for assessment. A spokesman for the force said: "There is a large police presence in Tuffley, Gloucester following an incident near a school this morning (Friday 6 November). "We were called shortly after 8.50am with a report of an altercation on Chalford Road, near to St Peter’s High School, and a male was seen in possession of a long-bladed item. "One boy sustained minor injuries and has been taken to hospital to be assessed, and at this time no other injuries have been reported to police. "Those involved fled the area and police, including armed officers, are searching for them." Gloucestershire Constabulary said they believe there is "currently no ongoing threat" to pupils or St Peter’s High School. The force also urged parents to come to the school premises at this time as officers remain on the ground. "We will provide more information once in a position to do so," they added. St Peter’s High School is understood to have been placed into lockdown following the incident. A parent took to social media to reveal what they had been told by the school. CRIME - READ THE LATEST: The message read: "As a precautionary measure, the school has been placed into lockdown. "All students are safe, and there is no cause for concern at this time. "Further updates will be provided as necessary." One witness said they had spotted a total of seven police cars parked outside the school. Willow Primary Academy is also understood to have been put into longer as officers continue to investigate the incident. Several police vehicles have been spotted near Tesco in nearby Quedgeley amid the ongoing search, Gloucestershire Live reports. It is unknown whether the presence is connected to this morning's incident on Chalford Road. Alan, who has a daughter at St Peter's High School, told the BBC he felt frightened despite receiving a text message from his child confirming she was safe. "I don't think this should happen at school. Thank God she is safe," he said. Follow related topics: