A 14-YEAR-OLD has been charged and an “imitation firearm” has been seized by police following a school in Falkirk being locked down after reports of a man “acting suspiciously” nearby.
Emergency services were called to Callendar Park at around 11am on Friday following reports of a person acting suspiciously.
Specialist officers attended as a precaution and the police helicopter was also deployed.
Staff and pupils at nearby Graeme High School were asked to stay inside the premises while the incident was investigated by police.
Callendar House was also closed during the incident.
A search was carried out by officers in the area and a 14-year-old boy was later identified and an imitation firearm was also seized.
The schoolboy has been charged in connection with the incident and a report is due to be sent to the relevant authorities, police said.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11am on Friday, January 31, 2025, we received a report of a man with a possible weapon in Callendar Park, Falkirk.
“Officers attended and a search of the area was carried out. A 14-year-old local male youth was subsequently identified and an imitation firearm recovered.
“He has been charged in connection and a report will be sent to the relevant authority.”
A spokesperson for Falkirk Council said: “Earlier today, police officers attended Callendar Park in Falkirk and, as a precaution, Callendar House was closed temporarily to the public. It has now been reopened.
“In addition, pupils and staff from nearby Graeme High School were asked to remain inside while officers dealt with a report of a person acting suspiciously in the park.
“Police Scotland has now advised that the incident has been dealt with.”
