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27/06/2014
Cornwall School Closed Following Manhunt
A school in Cornwall has been forced to close as police search for a man wanted in connection with a gun related incident.
Police have released an image of Derrel Weaver, 60, from Higher Widlake Farm in Widegates, and are warning people not to approach him.
He is wanted in connection with a "domestic incident" at a farm at around 9.30pm on Thursday.
Devon & Cornwall police said Trenode Church of England Primary School has been closed as a precaution.
Police are unsure if Mr Weaver is armed.
The manhunt continues.
(CVS/CD)
Police have released an image of Derrel Weaver, 60, from Higher Widlake Farm in Widegates, and are warning people not to approach him.
He is wanted in connection with a "domestic incident" at a farm at around 9.30pm on Thursday.
Devon & Cornwall police said Trenode Church of England Primary School has been closed as a precaution.
Police are unsure if Mr Weaver is armed.
The manhunt continues.
(CVS/CD)
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