Overview

• A parent reported seeing a man carrying a knife in Bowlee Park at around 9:00 am, triggering a police response.
• Bowlee Park Community School entered lockdown as a precaution and has told parents that pupils are safe indoors.
• St Mary’s RC Primary School also activated a lockdown following the knife sighting report.
• Edgar Wood Academy remains open but is monitoring the incident in coordination with external agencies.
• Greater Manchester Police officers are on site at Bowlee Park but have not located any suspicious items or individuals.