Manchester: Armed police respond to reports of gunman at school

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A secondary school in Wythenshawe was put into lockdown following reports of a gunman. Police were called to Moor Road at 9.10am following reports of a man with a gun. Police were called following false reports of a man with a gun outside Manchester Health Academy. 

Witnesses had described seeing a man with a gun outside the school, thus fueling fears. 

An investigation has now been launched to find out who the caller of the incident had been. 

Despite the call being a hoax, police will now remain in the immediate area on patrol. 

Before the incident was found to be false, a message from the academy informed parents the school had been put into a partial lockdown. 

The academy said: “Police are currently checking an incident outside of the school.

“As a result the school has gone into a partial lockdown.

“Please do not be concerned.

“The police have requested you do not approach the school in order they can monitor the situation.”

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