School closed after workman holding scissors was mistaken for a ‘knifeman’

Parents were spooked this morning when Waseley Hills School shut down over a reported knifeman, who turned out to be a workman with a pair of scissors.

The school in Rubery, Birmingham, shut down earlier today after a member of the public reported a ‘suspicious item’ on the workman who entered the school.

But local police confirmed to Metro that the man ‘with a knife’ was actually a workman on site.

‘It was established he had picked up a pair of scissors found outside the school, and it was clear that there was no malicious intent, and he is part of the construction team working on the school grounds,’ they said.

‘Once reported, the schools and the Police had to ensure that both sites were safe and secure whilst investigating what had happened,’ the school’s staff wrote.

‘Due to the collective hard work of Holywell, Waseley, Tilbury Douglas and the Police, we acted decisively to prevent any students or staff from potentially coming to harm by closing the school and shutting access to and from the sites.’
Due to the catering staff being unable to serve hot dinners and transport issues, the school will remain closed for the rest of the day.

They added: ‘We are aware of a number of inaccurate social media posts that are potentially damaging and worrying members of our community, and are incorrect.

‘Please refrain from engaging in speculation on social media and contact the schools directly if you have any concerns.’
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