Police responded to a report near Gateacre School. School took precautions, alerting parents.
The police investigated the situation. They didn’t find any sign of a weapon. Gateacre School is near the McDonald’s.
The school sent a message to parents at 10 AM. Headteacher Mr. Jamil wrote the letter. The school took precautions due to the incident. They cancelled line ups and got students inside. This was done to ensure everyone’s safety.
Police quickly came to assess the situation. They patrolled around Gateacre School. Year 12 and 13 students stayed on school grounds for breaks. They also remained on site during lunch. This was an extra precautionary measure for the day.
At 10:45 AM, the school gave another update. Police finished dealing with the McDonald’s incident. The school maintained security with perimeter patrols. Year 12 and 13 students still had to stay on site. The school will contact parents if more issues arise.