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Two detained as Hemel school locked down over weapons claim

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Two men were detained after a school was locked down over reports of a man carrying weapons.

Police were called at 12.28pm today after reports of an incident on Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead.

A man was reportedly seen carrying what appeared to be weapons.

A primary school, believed to be Hammond Academy, was closed as police dealt with the incident.

Officers searched the area with support from the police helicopter.

Two men were detained and questioned before officers established they were not involved.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Residents may continue to see a police presence while officers conduct further enquiries, however, there is not believed to be an ongoing threat and no weapons have been located."

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