College goes into lockdown following reports of person with knife
Police say no weapon has been found and no-one has been hurt
Police have confirmed no one has been injured after a college in Eastleigh was put into lockdown on Thursday afternoon (March 9th).
Officers were called to Barton Peveril College in Chestnut Avenue following reports of a person with a knife inside the grounds there.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary also reported that no weapon had been found at the building following the incident.
A police spokesperson said:
"We were called at 2.20pm today, 9 March, to Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh after reports of a person with a knife inside the grounds.
Officers attended and worked with staff at the school, at this time no injuries have been reported and no weapon has been located.
We are investigating to establish the exact circumstances of the report. If anyone has any information we ask that they phone 101 with reference 44230095510."
In a statement, Rob Temple, the principal of Barton Peveril College, said:
"We are aware that there was an incident at the back of the college this afternoon. We followed our lockdown procedures to ensure the safety of our college community.
"The police have reassured us that this was an isolated incident and the college campus is safe.
"Lessons are now continuing as planned and the college is open as normal tomorrow."