Panic erupted in a quiet London neighbourhood after gunshots were fired near a primary school on the last day of term. Witnesses reported hearing multiple loud bangs, sending parents and children scrambling for safety.
Metropolitan Police officers rushed to the scene following 999 calls from terrified locals. While no injuries have been reported, forensic teams have cordoned off the area as they search for evidence.
Children Present During Incident
The incident occurred just as pupils were being collected from school, with many parents describing scenes of chaos as they tried to protect their children. "I heard three loud bangs that definitely weren't fireworks," one shaken parent told reporters. "We all just ran inside the school building."
Police Response and Investigation
Scotland Yard has confirmed they are treating this as a firearms incident. "Officers responded swiftly to reports of shots fired near an educational establishment," a police spokesperson said. "We're conducting house-to-house enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage."
Local councillors have called an emergency meeting to address community concerns about rising gun crime in the area. The school has announced it will be providing counselling services when term resumes after the holidays.
