Armed police are searching for a man seen with a "long-bladed item" after an altercation near a Catholic high school in Gloucester left one boy injured.
Gloucestershire Police were called shortly after 8.50am on Friday 6 November following a report of an incident on Chalford Road, near to St Peter's High School in Tuffley.
One boy injured and taken to hospital
In a statement, a spokesperson for the force said: "There is a large police presence in Tuffley, Gloucester, following an incident outside a school this morning (Friday 6 November)."
"We were called shortly after 8.50am with a report of an altercation on Chalford Road, near to St Peter's High School, and a male was seen in possession of a long-bladed item."
"One boy sustained minor injuries and has been taken to hospital to be assessed, and at this time no other injuries have been reported to police."
Suspect still at large and pupils safe
Those involved fled the area, and police, including armed officers, are now searching for them.
It is understood there is currently no ongoing threat at the school and pupils are safe within the school grounds. Local parents have been asked not to attend the premises at this time.
