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Wokingham schools locked down following report of an armed man
Overview
Several schools in Wokingham were placed into a temporary lockdown as a precaution after police received a report of a man seen with a weapon at Cantley Park on Monday afternoon. Thames Valley Police deployed a significant presence to the area, and the schools have since reopened while officers continue their enquiries.
Key points
- Schools in Wokingham went into a temporary lockdown as a precaution on Monday afternoon.
- The lockdown was triggered by a report of a man seen with a weapon at Cantley Park.
- Thames Valley Police attended the scene with a significant presence to manage the incident safely.
- The affected schools have since reopened while police enquiries and presence continue.