Croydon school lockdown ends after machete report
Police searched for a teenage suspect after a bladed weapon was reportedly seen near a school on Selsdon Park Road.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA school located on Selsdon Park Road in Croydon was temporarily placed on lockdown on Wednesday, September 30. The measure was taken after reports emerged of an individual seen carrying a bladed weapon. Social media claims suggested the weapon was a machete, though this detail remains unverified.
Metropolitan Police officers responded to the incident around 5:08 PM. Upon their arrival, the suspect, described as a teenager, had already departed from the area. The police have confirmed that no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
No injuries were reported among students or staff. The school remained in lockdown while officers conducted initial enquiries. The lockdown was subsequently lifted. Police are continuing efforts to locate the suspect.
Questions this report answers
01Why was the Croydon school placed on lockdown?
The school on Selsdon Park Road in Croydon was placed on lockdown on Wednesday, September 30, because reports were received of a person seen with a bladed weapon in the vicinity.
02Were any arrests made after the incident?
No arrests have been made. Police attended the scene after reports of a bladed weapon, but the suspect, believed to be a teenager, had left before officers arrived.
03Were there any injuries reported?
No injuries were reported during the incident. The school was temporarily put on lockdown as a precautionary measure while police made enquiries, and this lockdown has since been lifted.
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