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Reports of a gunman on the loose near a school in east London

Reports are coming in of a gunman on the lose near a school in Walthamstow. The incident is near Billet Road. At least one shot has been fired.

Children at nearby Roger Ascham Primary School are being kept inside the building as a precaution.

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Armed officers attend reports of gunman near school

Police have sent a number of armed officers to reports of a gunman on the loose near a school in Walthamstow.

In a statement to ITV News, police said there were not aware of any injuries at this stage.

Police were called at around 15:00hrs on Friday, 11 September, to a report of a shot fired in the area of Billet Road, E17.

There were also reports of a man seen in possession of a large knife. Officers, including armed officers, are in the area seeking to locate any suspect.

– Met Police.

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