Lanarkshire secondary school locked down after reports of armed man on campus

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A teenager has been arrested after a Lanarkshire high school was locked down on Monday following reports that a masked man allegedly carrying a knife had entered the premises.

The man was reportedly spotted at Strathaven Academy around 10.30am with emergency services racing to the scene. One concerned parent said: "I was just standing chatting to another parent when I seen a man looking a bit worse for wear at the school.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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There were a bunch of teachers giving chase and one of them asked me and my friend if we were okay. "Staff followed him until the police came and arrested him."It is understood no one was injured during the incident.Police Scotland confirmed they had arrested a 17-year-old in possession of a knife at the school around 10.40am.A police source told Lanarkshire Live: “There were no reports of injuries.“The 17-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection with the incident.”South Lanarkshire Council has been contacted for comment.**Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.