Google MapsPupils at an Aberdeenshire primary school were told to stay indoors on Monday following reports of a man with a sword.
Emergency services were called to Huntly’s Duke Street near Gordon Primary School at around 9.25am.
The man carrying the sword and wearing fancy dress was traced by officers. The weapon was seized and identified as a plastic sword.
The incident was a false alarm with good intent. There was not believed to be a threat to the local community.
Chief Inspector Christopher Kerr said: “Around 9.25am on Monday, March 4, 2025, we received a report of a man in fancy dress carrying a small sword in Duke Street, Huntly.
“Enquiries were carried out and the man was traced.
“Officers seized the sword, which was plastic.
“This was a false alarm with good intent and there was no threat to the local community.”
Aberdeenshire council state that the wellbeing of pupils is paramount.
A spokesperson said: “We were made aware that a man had been seen in the nearby area in fancy dress with a what appeared to be a sword.
“The safety and wellbeing of pupils is our top priority and Gordon Primary School kept pupils inside across break time.
“Shortly after, Police Scotland confirmed the man had a small plastic sword and was not regarded as a threat.”
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