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School near Looe closed as police hunt man 'with access to guns' School near Looe closed as police hunt man 'with access to guns'
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A Cornish school has been closed as armed police search for a 60-year-old man who is believed to have access to guns.A Cornish school has been closed as armed police search for a 60-year-old man who is believed to have access to guns.
It follows a "domestic" incident at an address in Widegates, near Looe, at about 21:30 BST on Thursday.It follows a "domestic" incident at an address in Widegates, near Looe, at about 21:30 BST on Thursday.
Police want to speak to Derrel Weaver, of Higher Widlake Farm, Widegates in connection with the incident.
The nearby Trenode Church of England Primary School has been closed as a precaution, police said.The nearby Trenode Church of England Primary School has been closed as a precaution, police said.
A police spokesman said the move was "for safety reasons and because of the ongoing police activity in that area".A police spokesman said the move was "for safety reasons and because of the ongoing police activity in that area".
At least 15 marked and unmarked police cars and vans are present in the village of Widegates.At least 15 marked and unmarked police cars and vans are present in the village of Widegates.
People have been warned to avoid the area and to report any suspicious activity.People have been warned to avoid the area and to report any suspicious activity.
Devon and Cornwall Police has refused to give further details of the incident.
At the scene: Johnny O'Shea, BBC Radio CornwallAt the scene: Johnny O'Shea, BBC Radio Cornwall
This is a very rural primary school. The police have closed off the lane leading to the school.This is a very rural primary school. The police have closed off the lane leading to the school.
There are no other properties in the direct vicinity of the school. It is very isolated.There are no other properties in the direct vicinity of the school. It is very isolated.
There are armed police in the area looking for the man.There are armed police in the area looking for the man.
I have seen a few people going about their daily business in the surrounding area.I have seen a few people going about their daily business in the surrounding area.
A police spokesman confirmed that there were concerns that the man they were seeking could have a weapon. Supt Jim Pearce said: "We would ask the public to be vigilant at what is obviously a disturbing time for local communities.
"If any member of the public sees Mr Weaver we would ask them to ring 999 and not to approach him.
"There are currently significant enquiries on going to locate Mr Weaver, and this includes the chance he may be in possession of a firearm.
"There is currently no suggestion that Mr Weaver is any risk to members of the public, but we need to locate him as soon as possible."
A police spokeswoman said a "number of roads" had been closed and blocked off by police vehicles.A police spokeswoman said a "number of roads" had been closed and blocked off by police vehicles.
The police helicopter is on standby, and firearms officers and dog units are at the scene, she added.The police helicopter is on standby, and firearms officers and dog units are at the scene, she added.
The head teacher of Trenode Primary School made the decision to close it after speaking to the police.The head teacher of Trenode Primary School made the decision to close it after speaking to the police.
The school, which is near the villages of Widegates and Morval, has 75 pupils.The school, which is near the villages of Widegates and Morval, has 75 pupils.
Are you in the area? Do your children attend Trenode Church of England Primary School? Please share your comments with us. You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject line 'Trenode School'.Are you in the area? Do your children attend Trenode Church of England Primary School? Please share your comments with us. You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject line 'Trenode School'.