A number of schools went into lockdown with children told to stay indoors after a member of public spotted a man with a weapon - which police say was 'possibly an encased shotgun'
People were asked to avoid Malton in North Yorkshire after reports to police of a suspicious vehicle and potential firearms incident.
Local school were locked down while the investigation is ongoing and a police helicopter was seen hovering overhead - sparking alarm amongst parents who were 'sick with worry'.
