Woman Arrested After Lockdown at Wroughton Junior School
Wiltshire Police swooped on Wroughton Junior School just after 9am today (11/07) following alarming behaviour from a woman on the school grounds.
Armed and Dangerous? Woman in 30s Detained
The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was arrested on suspicion of carrying an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker.
Police say she appeared to be undergoing a mental health crisis and is now receiving care.
No Harm to Pupils as Lockdown Ends
The school had already been put into lockdown after Ridgeway School staff alerted them. Thankfully, no children or staff were harmed during the scare.
Lessons are back to normal, with staff working hard to reassure pupils after the incident.
Police and School Leaders Praise Swift Response
“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.” – T/Supt Joseph Saunders
“We can confirm that we initiated our lockdown procedure just after 9am following a call from Ridgeway School. All staff and children are safe and school has continued as normal.” – Ashley Barrington-Wilding, Head Teacher, Wroughton Junior School
“Whilst this may be concerning for all of us as a community, our school systems and members of staff reacted in a prompt professional way ensuring the safety of the whole school community. It is normal protocol for any school to practise similar scenarios and this training ensured the response of the staff was prompt, caring and professional.” – Adrian Cush, Head Teacher, Ridgeway Secondary School
