Police hunting suspect after boy injured during incident in Gloucester

6 Nov 2026 • 7:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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Police hunting suspect after boy injured during incident in Gloucester

  • Gloucestershire Police have launched a manhunt for a male reported to be carrying a long-bladed item following an altercation near a school in Tuffley, Gloucester.
  • Emergency services were called to Chalford Road, near St Peter’s High School, shortly after 8.50am following reports of the disturbance.
  • One boy sustained minor injuries during the incident and has been taken to hospital for medical assessment.
  • Police, including armed officers, are currently searching the surrounding area after those involved in the altercation fled the scene.
  • Gloucestershire Police confirmed that pupils remain safe inside the school grounds and requested that parents do not attend the premises while officers deal with the ongoing incident.

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