"All schools have now since had the measures lifted, a police spokesperson said, but a search operation of the area is underway. No arrests have been reported by police. One mother wrote on Facebook: It [The Regis School] went into lockdown as a safety precaution. So they shut the school but parents could collect their kids. Like I did. Police were present and at other schools too."
"Police received a report of a man seen with a suspected firearm in Frith Road, Bognor. Due to the close proximity of nearby schools, police advised them to implement temporary lockdown procedures while searches of the area were carried out. All schools have since reopened and a visible police presence continues in the area. Anyone with information or footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting reference 450 of 22/10. In an emergency, always dial 999."
A man was reported seen with a suspected firearm on Frith Road in Bognor Regis at around 11.10am, prompting Sussex Police to advise nearby schools, including the Regis School, to implement temporary lockdown procedures. Armed officers attended the scene and searches of the area are underway. All schools have since reopened and a visible police presence remains in the area. No arrests have been made. Parents were allowed to collect children during the precautionary lockdown. Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police online or call 101, quoting reference 450 of 22/10; in emergencies dial 999.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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