Cedar Mount Academy in Gorton, Manchester, was placed on lockdown this morning after police received reports of a threat involving a firearm. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Wembley Road, where alarms were heard and students were advised to remain in their classrooms.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that officers responded to a reported threat, but have since identified no ongoing risk. A police officer at the school told waiting parents that the incident involved two children with a water pellet gun, which was mistaken for a firearm. No injuries were reported.
Police remain at the school to provide reassurance and investigate the circumstances. The school gates remain locked, with two police cars and a van parked outside. A crowd of concerned parents gathered at the gates seeking information.
Cedar Mount Academy is a co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, with a capacity of around 900 pupils. The school is part of the Gorton Education Village and offers a broad curriculum including core subjects and electives.
