Uniformed armed police officers have responded to reports of an incident at a school in Surrey, with students and staff told to stay inside the building.

A Surrey Police spokesperson said: ‘We’re aware of and responding to reports of an incident outside Esher C of E High School in More Lane, Esher. 

‘Officers are at the location and are carrying out further enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident. We will provide further updates as and when we can.’

Elmbridge Beat tweeted in an update: ‘Uniformed armed officers at scene at Esher C of E High School following reports of a concern for safety.

‘Enquiries being carried out inside and outside premises to establish circumstances.

‘Students and staff at school remain inside building as precaution at this time. Further updates to follow.’

Uniformed+armed officers at scene at #Esher C of E High School following reports of a concern for safety. Enqs being carried out inside+outside premises to establish circs. Students+staff at school remain inside building as precaution at this time. Further updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/JXrFsHiLGO

Police first arrived at the school at 12.40pm today. They have not yet given further details of why they are there.

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