Two Gloucester schools in lockdown after boy hurt in incident

Two schools are in lockdown as armed police search for a group of people involved in an altercation that left a boy injured. One male was seen with a "long-bladed item" during the incident outside St Peter's High School in Gloucester earlier, police said. Armed officers are now searching for a group involved who fled the area.

The force said one boy had been taken to hospital with minor injuries. The Tuffley school and nearby Willow Primary Academy are locked down and officers asked parents not to attend. A police spokesperson said there was "no ongoing threat at the school" and pupils were safe within the school grounds.

Another parent outside the school gates, whose daughter is in Year 8 and nephew is in Year 7, said the family was "so worried" and "not going anywhere". Addressing parents outside St Peter's High School, an officer said a police presence would remain at the site for the rest of the school day. "That is not there for a safety reason, it is to provide reassurance to yourselves and answer any questions.