School pupils urged to stay inside after person spotted 'acting suspiciously' in Callendar Park

School pupils were urged to stay inside after a person was spotted “acting suspiciously” in Callendar Park.

A spokesperson for Falkirk Council said police attended the park as a result, Callendar House was closed temporarily on Friday morning.

Pupils and staff from nearby Graeme High School were also asked to remain inside while officers dealt with a report of a person acting suspiciously in the park.

The council said police confirmed the incident was dealt with and pupils are free to come and go as they please during their break.

A spokesperson for Falkirk Council said: “Earlier today, police officers attended Callendar Park in Falkirk and, as a precaution, Callendar House was closed temporarily to the public.

“It has now been re-opened.

“In addition, pupils and staff from nearby Graeme High School were asked to remain inside while officers dealt with a report of a person acting suspiciously in the park.

“Police Scotland has now advised that the incident has been dealt with and pupils are free to come and go as they please at lunchtime break.”

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 11am on Friday, 31 January, 2025, we received a report of a man with a possible weapon in Callendar Park, Falkirk.

“Officers attended and a search of the area was carried out. No person was found and extensive enquiries are ongoing.

“Specialist officers attended as a precaution and the police helicopter was deployed.

“There will be a continued police presence in the area and anyone with any concerns can approach these officers.”