A woman ‘brandishing a hammer’ has been arrested at a school in Wroughton.
Police officers rushed to reports of the incident unfolding at Wroughton Junior School, in Inverary Road, shortly after 9am this morning (Tuesday).
The suspect, a woman in her 30s, was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker.
Wiltshire Police believe the woman was suffering from a mental health crisis at the time.
In a statement, the force said: “We attended Wroughton Junior School shortly after 9am today (11/07) following concerns about the behaviour of a member of the public on the school estate.
“Officers arrested a woman, in her 30s, on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker.
“She is thought to have been suffering from a mental health crisis and is receiving appropriate care.
“The school had already been placed into lockdown having been notified by staff at nearby Ridgeway School and no children or staff were harmed.
“School lessons have now returned to normal and staff are working to reassure children.”
Earlier, Principal Adrian Cush confirmed in a letter to parents that teachers placed The Ridgeway School and Wroughton Junior School into lockdown as police responded.
T/Supt Joseph Saunders said: “The public can expect to see an increased police presence at both schools today. Officers quickly responded and arrested a woman at the scene.
“For reassurance, there is no ongoing threat to pupils and staff at the school.”
