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Armed police lock down college street for ‘incident’ as emergency chopper noticed

“Armed police” have locked down a street outdoors a faculty in Essex this morning (Tuesday, January 16).

Cops cordoned off Ronald Hill Grove close to West Leigh School in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, after they obtained stories of an “incident”, stories EssexStay. Emergency helicopters had been additionally seen overhead.

The particular particulars of the incident aren’t but identified. It was initially reported officers attending the scene reportedly entered the varsity constructing, nonetheless, West Leigh School have since confirmed this was not the case and acknowledged the police matter is separate to the varsity itself.

A spokesman for the varsity mentioned it stays open, no law enforcement officials have entered the premises and the matter is being handled by police individually. An image from the scene confirmed armed cops and police automobiles swarming the realm and a steel yellow barrier pulled throughout the street in entrance of the varsity.



West Leigh School in Leigh-on-Sea
School officers confirmed the incident is ‘separate’ and the tutorial establishment stays open (file)

The Daily Star has contacted Essex Police for extra data.

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