Greenleas School in Leighton Buzzard was placed into lockdown as a precautionary measure following a reported shooting nearby on Wednesday afternoon. Bedfordshire Police are searching for a suspect after responding to reports of a firearm discharge shortly before 3.30pm on November 4 in Grebe Drive, Leighton Buzzard.
Incident Details
Specialist armed officers were deployed to the area and located a vehicle believed to be connected to the discharge. Attempts were made to stop the driver, but a pursuit followed. The vehicle came to a stop in Porz Avenue, Dunstable after colliding with an unrelated car, with its occupants fleeing on foot. One man received treatment at the scene for minor injuries.
A lower school in close proximity to the incident was placed in lockdown as a precautionary measure. While police did not identify the school in their statement, The Daily Express has established that Greenleas School is situated near to where the incident occurred.
School Statement and Police Response
Greenleas School released a statement on its website, saying: "School is open as normal 5th November. Thank you to the children, staff and parents for their composure and calm during the incident today."
Porz Avenue was closed between Boscombe Way and Lovatt Road roundabout as emergency services dealt with the collision, with residents urged to steer clear of the area. Bedfordshire Police wrote in a post on Facebook: "We understand this is a concerning incident but would like to reassure the public that a strong police presence will remain while initial enquiries take place."
Ongoing Investigation
Extra scene guards have been deployed in Grebe Drive and along the A505. Police have urged anyone with information to contact 999, quoting Operation Tanglewood. The Daily Express has approached Greenleas School for additional comment regarding the incident.
