A WOMAN has been arrested in Skegness following an incident which prompted a police firearms response.
At 12.39pm on Wednesday, police were contacted by staff at Seathorne Primary School, in Skegness, reporting that the occupant of a house in Spirewic Avenue, whose garden backs on to the school grounds, was firing pellets into the school, possibly from a BB gun.
The children had been moved inside the school straight away and police swiftly attended the scene immediately.
A 34 year-old woman from Wainfleet has been arrested at the address on suspicion of possesion of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of harm. She is currently being interviewed at Skegness Police Station whilst officer continue to search the house.
Staff at the school are liaising with parents to inform them of the incident and a number of Neighbourhood Policng Team officer are providing reassurance in the school and the wider community.
