https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/willowprimary/Recent content in willowprimary on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 05 Jun 2026 17:54:09 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-school-locked-down-after-threatening-incident-involving-knife/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:54:09 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-school-locked-down-after-threatening-incident-involving-knife/A Gloucester school was placed on lockdown following a tense situation involving a man making threats with a knife outside the premises. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, near Willow Primary Academy on Evenlode Road. Emergency services swiftly responded, with a significant police presence seen in the area to ensure the safety and reassurance of the school community and local residents. Authorities believe this event is linked to a prior sighting of a firearm inside a black Renault Clio on Evenlode Road, spotted shortly before the threatening episode.