Police are investigating after a crossbow bolt was fired at an Oldham primary school earlier this week, it has been confirmed.
Officers were called to Littlemoor Primary School in Oldham on Tuesday after the weapon was fired into school grounds and hit some guttering on the outside of the building.
Pupils were forced to stay inside due to concerns for their safety as police carried out enquiries in the area. The arrow has been sent off for analysis, with officers stepping up police presence in the area around drop-off and pick-up times this week.
In a statement, police called the incident an 'incredibly dangerous, stupid and irresponsible act'. READ MORE: 'You dirty rat, you won't live in peace': Brothers smashed up ex's business and launched vile attacks on her Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Michael Unsworth, Chief Operating Officer at Kingfisher Learning Trust, said police have 'reassured us' pupils are able to attend school as normal. "On Tuesday a member of the public fired an arrow onto the school grounds from outside of the school perimeter; the arrow did not make contact with anyone," he said. "Greater Manchester Police were notified immediately and are investigating the incident.
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