A school is reportedly in lockdown and armed police are on the scene.
Police confirmed they were called at about 1.30pm following reports of a man with a firearm near Connaught Junior School in Bagshot.
The town which borders Bracknell Forest has seen a heavy armed police presence this afternoon.
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Surrey Police said the primary school on Manor Way and Little Echoes Day Nursery was placed into lockdown while an investigation was being carried out.
Officers and a police drone were deployed to search the area but the suspect matching the description was not found.
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Hello, we received one report, the area was searched by armed officers and no one matching the description given was found. We do not feel it is necessary to issue the description at this time. Thanks to all involved for your support+cooperation while we resolved the incident.
— Surrey Police (@SurreyPolice) September 23, 2020
Here is where the school is located, just on the outskirts of Bracknell.
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