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Four Southwell Schools Briefly Lock Down as Police Seal Queen Street Over Safety Concern

Police say the concern-for-safety incident is isolated with no wider risk.

Overview

  • Nottinghamshire Police responded to Queen Street in Southwell at 11:52am following a report of a concern for safety.
  • Queen Street remains closed under a large cordon as officers continue to manage the scene.
  • The Minster Trust confirms four schools were placed in lockdown for about an hour: Lowe's Wong Infant, Lowe's Wong Junior, The Minster School and Holy Trinity C of E Infant.
  • A substantial police presence has been reported in the town centre, with local media describing armed officers at the scene.
  • Authorities have not released further details about the underlying issue, and officers remain in attendance as updates are awaited.