North Shields school lockdown after man at bus stop seen with 'suspected weapon'

UK school plunged into lockdown after man seen with 'suspected weapon'

John Spence Community High School in Preston, North Shields, is said to have made the decision to close its doors this afternoon after a man was spotted with a 'suspected weapon'

School plunged into lockdown after man seen with 'suspected weapon'

Police have released a statement regarding a report of 'suspicious activity'.

North Shields school lockdown after man at bus stop seen with 'suspected weapon'

John Spence Community High School is reported to have made the decision to take the precautionary measure earlier this afternoon