Scots primary school locked down following attempted robbery at nearby store

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A primary school in Perth was locked down following an attempted robbery at a nearby shop this morning. Officers from Police Scotland raced to the Scotmid Co-op on West Mains Avenue in the Oakbank area of the city after the alarm was raised at around 8.40am.

Pupils and staff at Oakland Primary School - which is around a mile away from the store - were told to remain inside the building as a precaution while officers attended the scene.

Authorities confirmed that a 40-year-old has since been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.It is understood that the Scotmid store has also now reopened.Perth High School, which is next to the primary school, tweeted: "We are aware that there has been an incident this morning in the Oakbank area causing concern in the local community.Police have informed us this incident has been brought to a conclusion.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.40am on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023, officers received a report of an attempted robbery at a premises on West Mains Avenue, Perth."A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here. Man dies in hospital days after horror car crash in Scots town Evil mum and stepdad found guilty of killing son, 9, found dead in cold bath Angry Scots mum shares chip shop's 'outrageous' response to job-hunting daughter