Sandwell Aquatics Centre went into lockdown due to reports of a group with knives, but police found no signs of trouble when they arrived.
Sandwell: The Aquatics Centre had a bit of a scare recently. They went into lockdown after reports of a group with knives nearby. It all started when two women walked in asking for help.
The incident happened on a Monday evening. The police were called right away. They rushed to the scene but didn’t find any troublemakers or signs of a fight.
Good news, though! The centre reopened in just 20 minutes. Sandwell Council said everyone was okay, and there was only a little disruption.
A spokesperson from the local authority explained that the incident didn’t happen inside the centre. The two women just needed help, so they called the police. To keep everyone safe, the centre followed its safety procedures.
The police confirmed they were called about a group with knives. But when they got there, everything was calm. No offenders or chaos in sight.
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