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St Patrick’s High School in Eccles Locks Down After Suspicious-Man Report

The school frames the action as a precaution to protect pupils during the police response.

Overview

  • St Patrick’s RC High School in Eccles entered a precautionary lockdown Wednesday after a report of a man acting suspiciously behind the site.
  • Greater Manchester Police searched outside the premises following the call but found no suspect and made no arrests.
  • A message to parents earlier in the day reported a break-in before school and warned the suspected intruder might have returned later.
  • The school said all pupils and staff were kept safe at all times and confirmed it will open as normal on Thursday.
  • Police have not released further details about the report, and the inquiry into the incident remains ongoing.