A UK school lockdown occurred after masked, armed men were spotted; no injuries, police found no suspects.

A primary school in Smethwick, Shireland Hall Primary Academy, went into lockdown on October 7 after reports of masked individuals in balaclavas carrying weapons entered the playground and threatened students and staff. The school initiated lockdown procedures, with children hiding under desks, and confirmed no injuries occurred. Police responded but found no suspects on site. Authorities are investigating, asking witnesses to contact them using incident log 3302. The school’s trust called the lockdown precautionary and declined further comment. Some parents are keeping children home due to safety concerns and trauma.