Local residents have reported sightings of helicopters and ambulances.However, "hundreds" of worried parents are reportedly outside the school.A message sent out read: "A message to all parents and carers: Tewkesbury Academy has gone into lockdown this morning.Nearby school Tirlebrook Primary has also been urged to keep pupils and staff inside while officers deal with the issue.
Posting on Facebook the primary school said: "Dear Families, an incident has occurred this morning at Tewkesbury Academy and we have been advised by Tewkesbury Police to put in place a lock down."We have a police presence at school and are being fully supported at this time. "We would like to reassure all families that children at Tirlebrook and Little Oaks are safe and well.
"We must ask that families do not come to school during this time as this could compromise the police operation currently underway and also compromise the safety of the children.
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