A school was in lock down following reports a man was making threats at a property nearby, police have confirmed.

Students of Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy, near Lowestoft, were rushed to class on Wednesday morning as a precaution.

Police and sniffer dogs were reportedly on the scene near Field Lane and on Hall Road just after 9am.

A man was arrested on suspicion on possession of firearms with intent and cultivation of cannabis.

A spokesperson from Suffolk Constabulary said: "Police received a call at just before 7am this morning after reports of a man making targeted threats at a property at Hall Road in Kessingland.

Eastern Daily Press: Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy.Picture: Nick ButcherKessingland Church of England Primary Academy.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

"Officers attended and as a precaution children arriving at a nearby school were sent straight to classes.

"Police have arrested a man at the property in Hall Road and he has been taken into custody. The school resumed normal activity at 9.20am.

"No-one was hurt in the incident and the incident was safely resolved."

The academy did not wish to comment.

Eastern Daily Press: Field land, Kessingland. Picture: Reece HansonField land, Kessingland. Picture: Reece Hanson (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy.Picture: Nick ButcherKessingland Church of England Primary Academy.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)