Salford primary school on lockdown as man 'with brick' enters grounds and cops swarm

Salford primary school on lockdown as man 'with brick' enters grounds and cops swarm Multiple police vehicles have swarmed a primary school in the Clifton area of Salford, which was forced to close after a man allegedly entered the grounds with a brick A primary school has been plunged into lockdown after a man allegedly stormed the premises with a brick and damaged a window, causing alarm to school staff and pupils. Multiple police vehicles have surrounded St Marks R C Primary School on Queensway in the Clifton area of Salford, where children were seen leaving. A crime scene investigation van was also seen parked outside the building this afternoon, reports Manchester Evening News. One parent said they were close to breaking down as they rushed to the school after being alerted to the incident at around 10:30am. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said the man has since been taken to hospital. The force said in a statement: "Emergency services were called to reports of a concern for welfare on Queensway in Swinton at around 10am this morning (Friday 19 June). "A man - who was potentially suffering a medical episode - entered the school grounds with a brick, causing alarm to school staff and pupils and damaging a window. Officers arrived on scene quickly and gained control of the man, who was taken by ambulance staff to hospital. "No harm was caused to any of the school staff or the pupils, and the school has made the decision to close for the day and send children home." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.