A man was arrested after an incident which reportedly saw a property damaged and a school locked down.

A man was taken into custody after an incident which reportedly saw a property damaged and a school locked down.

West Midlands Police said officers had been called to Oxford Street in Wednesbury after receiving the reports and detained a man at the scene.

The force said the man was in custody for questioning.

A spokesperson for the police said: “Officers responded to a report of a property being damaged in Oxford Street in Wednesbury, early on October 16.

“We detained a 51-year-old man in the area a short time later on suspicion of criminal damage. He is currently in custody for questioning.”

Mesty Croft Primary School said it had implemented its lockdown procedures as a precautionary measure due to the police presence in the area.

A spokeswoman for the school said: “Please be reassured that this step was taken to ensure the safety of all pupils and staff.

“The situation was managed calmly efficiently, in line with our established safeguarding procedures.

“At all times, children were kept safe within the school building and we maintained close communication with the relevant authorities and followed their guidance throughout.

“Once it was confirmed that the situation posed no ongoing risk to the school, we lifted the lockdown and resumed normal activities.

“The safety and wellbeing of our children is always our highest priority and today’s actions reflect our commitment to maintaining a secure environment for learning.”