Armed police hunt for man wielding a machete after nearby school is locked down to keep children safe
Armed police are on the hunt for man wielding a machete as a nearby school has been locked down to keep children safe.
Students at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy were kept inside while officers, assisted by a helicopter, searched the area, Sussex Police said.
The force received a report of a man with a weapon in woodland in Lewes Road just before 3pm on Thursday.
Det Ch Supt Steve Rayland said children had since been escorted out of school by officers to return home safely.
He said they had been told to avoid the woodland area where the suspect was reported to be.
Police are continuing to search the area and carry out inquiries, he added.
More follows.