Primary school confirms ‘all children are safe’ after reports of ‘suspicious male’

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A primary school in Co Londonderry has confirmed “all children are safe” after police responded to reports of a “suspicious male” in the area.
Police said they received a report of a male in the Glenshane Road area shortly before 11am on Monday.

It followed unconfirmed reports that a man with a machete was sighted in the area.

“Officers attended and conducted extensive checks, with no further reports received in relation to this matter,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances and police would appeal to anyone with any information, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 428 22/09/25.”

Drumahoe Primary School, in the Waterside area of Derry, has since assured parents and guardians that “all children are safe”

We have been made aware of an incident within the village and as a precaution we have secured the school site and all children are safe,” said a school spokesperson.

Police are dealing with the situation and we will keep you informed of any developments. We would ask that all children are collected by an adult from the main school car park.”