North Rhine-Westphalia: dangerous situation at secondary school: allegedly sighted weapon

Siegburg (dpa / lnw) - Because of a "dangerous situation", the police are currently in action with strong forces at a secondary school in Siegburg near Bonn.

North Rhine-Westphalia: dangerous situation at secondary school: allegedly sighted weapon

Siegburg (dpa / lnw) - Because of a "dangerous situation", the police are currently in action with strong forces at a secondary school in Siegburg near Bonn. A person was allegedly seen there with a firearm, the police said on Twitter. Witnesses also reported cracking noises. Police found the remains of fireworks in the school area. At the moment there is no evidence that the suspect went to school. She is wanted.

As a precaution, officials would now search the school. The students are in locked classrooms under the supervision of the teachers. The school is cordoned off. The police clarify the situation and ask parents not to visit the school.