School closed after reports of man with weapons in Hemel Hempstead

Summarised from 3 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 16:31 · Archive

Police closed a primary school in Hemel Hempstead after reports of a man carrying weapons.

Police in Hemel Hempstead launched a manhunt after reports that a man was seen carrying weapons near a primary school. Officers were called to Cambrian Way at 12.28pm on 5 November.

Hammond Academy, believed to be a primary school in the area, was closed as a safety precaution while police responded. Police conducted a thorough search of the area with support from a police helicopter.

Two men were detained at the scene and assisted officers with their enquiries. However, police established that neither was involved in the incident.

Police confirmed that the man was not on the school premises at any point. As of 4pm, police were still working to establish exactly what weapons he reportedly had.

No weapons were recovered during the search. A police spokesperson said: 'There is not believed to be an ongoing threat.' Residents continued to see a police presence in the area as officers conducted further enquiries.

How it is being reported

• Two men detained as school locked down over weapons claimTwo men were detained after a Hemel Hempstead school was locked down over reports of a man carrying weapons.Herts Advertiser · 5 Nov, 16:01
• Two men detained as school locked down over weapons claimTwo men were detained after a Hemel Hempstead school was locked down over reports of a man carrying weapons.The Comet · 5 Nov, 16:01
• Everything we know so far as 'weapons manhunt' forces school closureA "weapons manhunt" is underway following the closure of a school in Hemel Hempstead.Watford Observer · 5 Nov, 15:35
• 'Man with weapons' forces school closure as manhunt launched - LIVEA school in Hemel Hempstead is closed amid reports of a man with weapons.The Comet · 5 Nov, 15:33
• 'Man with weapons' forces school closure as manhunt launched - LIVEA school in Hemel Hempstead is closed amid reports of a man with weapons.Herts Advertiser · 5 Nov, 15:33
• 'Man with weapons' forces school closure as two detained - LIVEA school in Hemel Hempstead is closed amid reports of a man with weapons.The Comet · 5 Nov, 15:33
• 'Man with weapons' forces school closure - LIVEA school in Hemel Hempstead is closed amid reports of a man with weaponsWatford Observer · 5 Nov, 15:16
• 'Man with weapons' forces school closure as manhunt launched - LIVEA school in Hemel Hempstead is closed amid reports of a man with weaponsWatford Observer · 5 Nov, 15:16

In this story: Hemel Hempstead · Hammond Academy · Cambrian Way

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