Special armed units have stormed the school in Wuppertal following reports of a man wielding a knife is inside the building

By Hannah Kane, Deputy News Editor, John Varga

10:50, Fri, Apr 19, 2024 | UPDATED: 10:50, Fri, Apr 19, 2024

German school lockdown

Armed officers have entered the building (Image: X@chefreporterNRW)

Armed police have stormed a school in Germany following reports of a knifeman on the loose. The school, in the city of Wuppertal, has been put on lockdown, with videos showing a heavy police response.

Police cars are parked along the road, with the scene taped off as videos show armed officers in protective helmets entering the building.

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