Police shut town centre park close to school after report of person with possible weapon
A police helicopter was deployed while the town centre park was shut
A town centre park was closed to the public with a large police presence in the area after a report of a man with a possible weapon.
Callendar Park in Falkirk was shut down for over an hour from 11am on Friday, but reopened around 1pm.
The decision followed reports of a person “acting suspiciously” in the park.
Pupils at nearby Graeme High School were told to stay inside while the incident was ongoing.
Specialist officers attended as a precaution. A police helicopter was also seen circling above the extensive parkland.
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 and pupils are free to come and go as they please at lunchtime break.”
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.