Masked suspect pursued John Ruskin College student, prompting lockdown
A masked person carrying what appeared to be a machete chased a student at John Ruskin College in Croydon on Wednesday afternoon. The incident prompted a precautionary lockdown at the college and nearby Quest Academy, raising concerns about safety on school grounds.
Police arrived at about 5.08pm, but the suspect had already left, and no arrests had been made. No injuries were reported; the suspect is believed to be a teenager, and police are trying to locate them. Both schools later resumed normal operations.
- A masked person chased a student with what appeared to be a machete.
- Two Croydon schools went into lockdown as a precaution.
- Police reported no injuries and are seeking a teenage suspect.
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John Ruskin College is a sixth-form college in Croydon, South London that serves students aged 16 to 19. On Wednesday afternoon, an incident at the college led to emergency safety procedures being put in place.
A lockdown is a precautionary measure that educational institutions use when a potential threat is identified. It involves securing buildings and keeping staff and students inside until the situation has been assessed and managed. Both John Ruskin College and the nearby Quest Academy went into lockdown following the incident.
Incidents at educational institutions raise questions about student safety and security in schools. They typically prompt institutions to review their emergency procedures and assess how well-prepared they are to respond to potential threats.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Moment masked teenager chases after a terrified student with a machete before the college is put into lockdown as police continue hunt for knifeman”.