South New Brighton School.
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A Christchurch primary school has been plunged into lockdown as armed police search for an offender reported to have a gun.
Police said they were called to Rocking Horse Road after a car has collided with two parked vehicles. No one was injured in the crash.
“It is reported the offender fled the scene with a firearm,” a police spokesperson said.
Police are making enquiries to identify and locate the offender.
South New Brighton School in Christchurch was put in lockdown just after 2pm on Tuesday.
The aftermath of a crash in the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton, on Rocking Horse Road.
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A school representative confirmed the school is in lockdown and parents have been contacted.
A message from the school said police had advised the school of an incident in the area, and to go into lockdown.
It said police will let the school know when students could go home.
Police said cordons are in place and the public is asked to avoid the area.