Police are called to Portlethen Primary School in Aberdeenshire after a report that a man is seen “swinging” a knife near the school gates. The alarm is raised by a parent, and officers attend the location on Tuesday afternoon.
Police Scotland carries out extensive enquiries to trace the reported individual but does not find him. The Mirror reports the man is not traced despite the checks carried out at the scene and in the surrounding area. The Daily Record similarly reports the incident, focusing on the fact that officers are called to the primary school following the parent’s report.
The reports do not cite injuries or confirm any attempt to harm anyone, and details beyond the sighting are limited in the available coverage. Police continue to be involved in following up the report.
