Man spotted ‘brandishing machete’ outside primary school in Preston, prompting police appeal

By Sean Gleaves
Published 21st Sep 2022, 20:11 BST
Updated 21st Sep 2022, 20:11 BST
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A man was spotted “brandishing a machete” as children arrived at a primary school in Preston.

The incident occurred outside Holme Slack Community Primary School in Manor House Lane on Wednesday (September 21).

Police said the shocking incident occurred as children were turning up for school at around 8.50am.

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A public appeal was subsequently launched by Lancashire Police, with anyone with information urged to come forward to help with the investigation.

A man was spotted "brandishing a machete" outside Holme Slack Community Primary School in Manor House Lane (Credit: Google)A man was spotted "brandishing a machete" outside Holme Slack Community Primary School in Manor House Lane (Credit: Google)
A man was spotted "brandishing a machete" outside Holme Slack Community Primary School in Manor House Lane (Credit: Google)
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A spokesman for the force said: “We are appealing for any information regarding this incident, in particular anybody that may have been in the area at that time this incident and witnessed anything suspicious.

“If you have any CCTV or dashcam footage then please get in touch.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any information, call 101 or email [email protected], quoting log number LC-20220921-0252.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“Thanks again for your assistance,” the spokesman added.