A school in Hereford has been placed on lockdown, leaving children and parents unable to leave after a man with a weapon was reportedly seen outside.
West Mercia Police are currently dealing with an incident near Holmer School, following reports of an armed man spotted walking nearby shortly before the school was due to close.
The lockdown decision has meant that children and parents remain within the school grounds as a significant police presence responds to the situation in the area.
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