St Peter's High School and Willow Primary Academy in Gloucester were placed into lockdown on Friday, 6 November 2026, following an incident where a 17-year-old boy was injured. Armed police were called to the scene near St Peter's High School at 08:50 GMT after an altercation.
Police reported that the 17-year-old sustained a superficial wound, believed to have been caused by a sword. Another 17-year-old boy involved in the incident was not injured. Officers are currently searching for two male suspects, one of whom was reportedly carrying a sword, who fled the scene. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody.
Pupils at both schools were sent home after being locked in classrooms for two to three hours. Police stated that officers would remain at St Peter's High School for the rest of the school day to provide reassurance, confirming there was no ongoing risk or threat. Det Insp Sophie Dawkins of Gloucestershire Police said inquiries are ongoing and appealed for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.