Armed police gathered at the scene shortly after the incident involving 'a long-bladed item' near a school in Gloucester
Armed police gathered at the scene shortly after the incident involving 'a long-bladed item' near a school in Gloucester - ITV

Two schools are in lockdown after an incident involving a man with a long blade.

Armed police are hunting for the man after a boy was taken to hospital following an "altercation" near St Peter's High School in Tuffley, Gloucester, at around 8.50am on Friday.

Gloucestershire Constabulary said he suffered minor injuries.

A police officer stood guard outside St Peter's High School as parents waited for news

A police officer stood guard outside St Peter's High School as parents waited for news - JAY WILLIAMS