NewsUK NewsEmergencyMultiple police vehicles have swarmed a primary school in the Clifton area of Salford, which was forced to close after a man allegedly entered the grounds with a brick12:42, 19 Jun 2026Updated 12:48, 19 Jun 2026A primary school has been plunged into lockdown after a man allegedly stormed the premises with a brick and damaged a window, causing alarm to school staff and pupils.‌Multiple police vehicles have surrounded St Marks R C Primary School on Queensway in the Clifton area of Salford, where children were seen leaving.‌A crime scene investigation van was also seen parked outside the building this afternoon, reports Manchester Evening News.‌A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said the man has since been taken to hospital.The force said in a statement: "Emergency services were called to reports of a concern for welfare on Queensway in Swinton at around 10am this morning (Friday 19 June).Article continues below"A man - who was potentially suffering a medical episode - entered the school grounds with a brick, causing alarm to school staff and pupils and damaging a window. Officers arrived on scene quickly and gained control of the man, who was taken by ambulance staff to hospital."No harm was caused to any of the school staff or the pupils, and the school has made the decision to close for the day and send children home."This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsGreater Manchester PoliceEmergency