Emergency services rushed to a scene in Salford on Friday morning after a primary school was placed on lockdown following a man entering the grounds with a brick. Multiple police vehicles responded to the incident on Queensway in the Clifton area.
Incident Details
Children were seen leaving St Marks R C Primary School as parents waited outside to collect them, according to a Manchester Evening News reporter at the scene. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson provided an update: "Emergency services were called to reports of a concern for welfare on Queensway in Swinton at around 10am this morning (Friday 19 June). A man - who was potentially suffering a medical episode - entered the school grounds with a brick, causing alarm to school staff and pupils and damaging a window. Officers arrived on scene quickly and gained control of the man, who was taken by ambulance staff to hospital. No harm was caused to any of the school staff or the pupils, and the school has made the decision to close for the day and send children home."
Response and Aftermath
The school was placed in lockdown as a precaution while police dealt with the situation. Parents were notified and gathered outside to collect their children. The man was transported to hospital for medical assessment. The school closure was implemented to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
