School in Wales plunged into lockdown after man spotted with 'garden tool' sparked safety concern
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A school in Powys, Wales, was placed under lockdown conditions earlier today after a man was seen with what appeared to be a "bladed article", that turned out to be an unspecified garden tool.
The incident occurred at the Llandrindod Wells campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru this afternoon at about 4pm as students were leaving the site for the day.
The local council said police had requested the lockdown for the safety of students, and the school informed parents pupils would be released when safe to do so.
Dyfed Powys Police confirmed the lockdown is now over and pupils have all left the school safely.
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A spokesman for the force said: "Dyfed Powys Police received a report of concerns raised for a male, seen with what appeared to be a bladed article, on Dyffryn Road, Llandrindod Wells, heading towards High Street, at approximately 3pm today (March 17).
"Several officers were deployed to the area, and as a precautionary measure, due to the proximity, Ysgol Calon Cymru was placed in lockdown.
"Within 40 minutes, the male was identified and it was established that the item was a garden tool, which is now secure in a shed.
"No threats were made to the school. The pupils have all left the school".
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