A school in Greater Manchester was placed into lockdown this morning following fears of a serious incident. Pupils at Cedar Mount Academy in Gorton were reportedly instructed to remain inside their classrooms. According to social media posts from concerned parents, children were ‘under tables’ and the school was ‘swarmed with police.’
Police Response
Two police cars and a van were observed parked outside the school after the incident, as reported by the Manchester Evening News. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed that officers responded to reports of a ‘threat made to the school.’ They stated that there was ‘no ongoing risk or threat’ but added that authorities would remain on the premises to ‘provide reassurance’ to pupils and staff.
Official Statement
A GMP spokesperson said: ‘Officers are at Cedar Mount Academy in Gorton after they alerted us to a reported threat made to the school. We’ve responded and identified no ongoing risk or threat to anyone in the school. We’re remaining at the school to provide reassurance as we start to investigate the circumstances behind the reported threat.’
School Background
Cedar Mount Academy is a co-educational secondary school located southeast of Manchester, serving over 800 pupils aged 11 to 16. The lockdown prompted a swift police presence, but officials have assured the community that the situation is under control.
