Four Ruthin schools locked down over armed man reports

Four schools in Ruthin were placed on lockdown this afternoon after reports of a man possibly carrying an axe. The police responded quickly to investigate the situation. Parents received messages from school officials informing them of the lockdown just before the end of the school day. Trefor Jones, headteacher of Ysgol Brynhyfryd, assured parents that all students were safe inside the school. The lockdown was a precautionary measure. Police later conducted a search of the area and found no evidence of any such man. They confirmed that there was no credible threat to the community's safety. Denbighshire council stated that the schools were allowed to release students safely at 4:15 PM. North Wales Police continued to patrol the area to reassure residents and follow up on the reports.