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Police are at the scene of a “serious incident” in Suffolk after reports of a shooting involving a Year 11 student on his way to school.
Officers were called to the Grange Farm area in Kesgrave at 8:40 a.m. Monday to receive reports of a shooting. Suffolk The police said.
Kesgrave High School confirmed that one of its Year 11 students had been involved in a “serious incident”.
“The police have informed us that there was a serious incident involving one of our Year 11 students, on the way to school,” the school said in a tweet.
“The students at the school are safe and we are handling the situation in constant and close communication with the police.
Students are to remain in school and will be kept safe in contact with the police. Police will be present in the area and around the school during the school day.
“At this time, we expect students to be dismissed at the end of the school day, 3.20, as usual.”
Police said in a statement: “The police are currently at the scene of a serious incident in Kesgrave.
“Officers were called shortly after 8:40 am, Monday, September 7, to report a shooting at Grange Farm.
“Friends Walk and Through Jollys are completely closed at this time and there is a partial closure on Ropes Drive. The public is asked to avoid these areas.”
“All witnesses, or anyone with information on this incident, are requested to contact Suffolk police at 101, quoting the reference 58 CAD of September 7.”
