Photo: D A N J A R D I N E / Shutterstock.com Armed police officers were deployed to an area near St Peter's High School in Tuffley, Gloucester, following an altercation involving a male reportedly carrying a long-bladed weapon on Friday morning, November 6.
Gloucestershire Police said they received a report shortly after 8:50 a.m. of a disturbance on Chalford Road, close to the school, where a male was seen in possession of the bladed item.
One boy sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for medical assessment. Police said no other injuries had been reported at the time of the update.
Those involved reportedly fled the scene, prompting a major police response, including armed officers who began searching the surrounding area.
Police stressed that there was no ongoing threat to the school and confirmed that pupils were safe inside the school grounds.
Parents were specifically asked not to attend the premises while the police operation was underway.
Gloucestershire Police said further information would be released when available. The circumstances surrounding the altercation and the identities of those involved have not yet been confirmed.