Scots school 'on lockdown' after police chase man in grounds
dailyrecord.co.ukA Scots school was placed on lockdown following a police chase this afternoon.Officers stopped a man on Inverkip Road in Greenock before he ran into the grounds of Inverclyde High School in the town at around 12.45pm on Thursday.
It's understood the suspect was not armed but pupils were kept in the school while cops dealt with the incident. The 25-year-old man was then arrested and police say their enquiries are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.45pm on Thursday, April 25, 2024, officers stopped a man in Inverkip Road, Greenock.
He ran from police into the grounds of a high school in Cumberland Road and was subsequently traced by officers nearby.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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