A man has been arrested at the University of Exeter following reports a student with a gun had started making threats.
A spokesman said: “Armed units were sent to Exeter University following reports of a student making threats to other students, whilst in possession of a handgun.
“Police currently have one man in custody and have seized a weapon; we are now looking to see if this weapon is genuine or a replica.
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“We can confirm that we have had no reported injuries and are not currently looking for anyone else in connection to this matter.
“We wish to reassure those on campus that they are safe.
“Local officers will remain in the area as we continue our enquiries into this incident.”
Devon and Cornwall Police added that armed officers also seized a weapon and the university campus is now in lockdown.
According to a report in Devon Live, the university’s Amory building was evacuated and at least seven police cars have been sighted nearby.
One witness claimed to have spotted coppers with guns and riot shields, as well as an individual in handcuffs.
Someone else told the publication: “I was in the cafe but some people were still in the exam because they had extra time, so they were pulled out.
“I saw the police with their AK47s and I also saw the police dogs. I didn’t see the man with the gun but I must’ve walked past him.”
Tweeting about the incident, the university’s official Twitter account said the situation: “There was an incident on the Streatham Campus today involving an individual suspected to be in possession of a firearm – the police were called and dealt with the incident swiftly. No-one was injured and one individual is currently in custody.”
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In another update, it said the building had reopened and assured those on campus the incident was “now over”.
There was an incident on the Streatham Campus today involving an individual suspected to be in possession of a firearm – the police were called and dealt with the incident swiftly. No-one was injured and one individual is currently in custody.
— University of Exeter (@UniofExeter) June 19, 2019
The building has now reopened and the campus has returned to normal. The safety of everyone on campus is our overriding priority and the University has strict protocols in place for incidents of this nature. We would like to reassure those on campus that the incident is now over.
— University of Exeter (@UniofExeter) June 19, 2019
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