STAFF at a local school has spoken out after shots were fired close to teachers on to the premises.

On Wednesday, March 8, armed police stormed a quiet residential street after reports of a firearms incident at Claires Court Senior Boys School in Ray Mill Road East, Maidenhead, at 6:15pm.

Thames Valley Police confirmed that an air rifle or similar had been fired multiple times into the school grounds towards teachers from an address in Woodhurst Road. No one was hurt.

Police arrested three 19-year-old men, two from Maidenhead and one from Slough, on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

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The Observer series approached Claires Court Boys School for comment.

The school's academic principal and head of senior boys James Wilding said: "After initial concerns, it transpired that the incident was an accidental event which we were informed about by the police this morning.  

"At no point were teachers or the school grounds intentionally targeted and there were no Claires Court students on site. 

"Our main priority is the safety of students while they are in our care and after liaising with the police, are satisfied with the action taken by them and the warning given to the individual concerned."