An East Kilbride high school was locked down after shocked pupils reportedly witnessed a man being violently attacked outside the gates.
Calderglen was on high alert as cops scrambled to High Common Road in St Leonards at around 12.55pm on Tuesday, March 5 following reports of a man being assaulted as pupils were out on their lunch break.
Lanarkshire Live understands the school was locked down as soon as the alarm was raised.
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Local reports suggest pupils witnessed the alleged weapon attack which left a man injured.
Images from the scene show a police car and an ambulance sitting stationary on High Common Road.
(Image: Mark Mccafferty/East Kilbride Discuss)
Another shows an officer standing in the middle of the road with police signs and cones blocking oncoming traffic.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.55pm on Tuesday, March 5 police were called to the High Common Road area of East Kilbride, following the reported assault of a man.
“Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”
South Lanarkshire Council were contacted for comment.
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