Edgware school lockdown ends after toy gun alert

A man seen carrying what appeared to be a rifle in Edgware led to Menorah Grammar School being placed on a temporary lockdown on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency protocols were enacted in the Edgwarebury Lane area after members of the public reported seeing an individual with the item.

Students and staff at Menorah Grammar School were instructed to remain inside the building, with pupils told to stay in their classrooms. The lockdown was implemented as a precautionary measure.

Incident Resolved

Shomrim NW London confirmed that the security incident had been fully resolved. Metropolitan Police units attended the scene and, following an assessment, determined that the item was an imitation toy gun. The organisation stated that the situation was contained and there was no ongoing danger to the public.

Precautionary measures have since been lifted, and there is no requirement for further lockdowns or security restrictions. Shomrim NW London thanked the Metropolitan Police for their response.

The Community Security Trust (CST) stated that there was no indication the incident was related to the Jewish community. The CST confirmed the lockdown was introduced solely as a precaution.