THIS is the moment a knife-wielding student brazenly strolled around in front of terrified children as a school plunged into lockdown.
Shocking footage shared with The Sun showed a youngster casually wandering around with a large blade.
He walked down a set of steps with the massive knife as horrified teachers and students watched on yesterday.
Manshead School in Bedfordshire was plunged into lockdown.
The teenager is reportedly a student, aged around 16, and police said he was detained.
Two people were taken to hospital, but the force said they had “minor”; injuries.
A text was sent to parents at around 2pm reading: “You may have heard that there has been an incident at school.
“All students are safe. All procedures have been followed.”;
A parent who wanted to remain anonymous said: “Apparently he was trying to stab one of the kids who was on the bus with him, but it was done at the school, not on the bus.”;
Bedfordshire Police told The Sun: “Police were called just before 1.40pm today (Friday) to Manshead Upper School in Dunstable Road, Caddington, following reports of a student believed to be in possession of a knife.
“Emergency services attended and a teenager was quickly detained by police.
“Two members of the school were taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries.
“We understand that this may be concerning, however we want to reassure the public that there is no wider threat to the community. We’d also like to praise the school for their swift response.
“Anyone affected by the incident can seek support by visiting Central Bedfordshire Council’s website:Mental health and wellbeing guidance and support services | Central Bedfordshire Council
“A specialist support team will be working to support students on their return.”;
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