A primary school was put in lockdown after an armed fight spilled into its grounds. A school was locked down this morning after a number of people started brawling with weapons on its grounds. A 27-year-old man has been arrested after armed police responded to a reported hostage situation in Grangetown, Middlesbrough. Police are said to be currently conducting searches in the area. One woman who has lived on the street for 23 years said: "It's getting worse. Head teacher Tessa Smith said: "I want to reassure parents that at no point were any pupils at risk and that the school's security measures were prompt and effective. 'I'm also grateful to Cleveland Police for their swift response in bringing the incident to a close.'. Armed police 'closed' a road in Middlesbrough. A statement by the school said all its children were "safe and secure". Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 'On Monday, police liaison officers will be visiting school to offer reassurance and support to our children. Inquiries continue on this matter.". 'His intention was to get the knife off him. One witness at the scene said after a short time "they left in convoy", while another described his shock at coming home to find the street closed off. 18 May 2021. WebYour local policing team. Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. A member of the public who tackled the men suffered minor injuries. "I went to the storage cupboard and grabbed a hammer just in case he came into where we were. 7am - 10am. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Officers were seen wearing gloves as they entered the building following the arrest shortly after 2pm. A school was locked down this morning after a number of people started brawling with weapons on its grounds. A heavy presence of police cars and armed officers were spotted on Costa Street at around 12.30pm on Thursday, October 13. Kayfee Hameed bravely intervened and help armed police in Middlesbrough today after a fight between men wielding weapons spilled into the grounds of Berwick Hills Primary School. Loitering/trespassing with no indication of danger. "The situation was resolved peacefully with all persons accounted for and our enquiries continue. The spokeperson added: "The man is now being assessed by medical staff to establish his state of health.". Staff took safety precautions when the incident first broke out at around 8.40am on Friday. 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