Several schools in Sydney’s north-west have been plunged into lockdown, and the public is being asked to avoid the area due to a major police operation.
A passerby with toy guns sparked a scare, plunging several schools in Sydney’s north-west into lockdown and
plunged several schools in Sydney’s north-west into lockdown
Officers in about half a dozen police vehicles have swarmed Beaumont Hills, about 40km from the CBD, this morning.
“There is a large police presence, and the public is urged to avoid the area,” a police spokesperson said.
A police operation at Beaumont Hills has concluded.
About 10.24am today (Monday 24 November 2025), police were called to Guardian Avenue following reports a person was seen walking along the footpath carrying firearms.
Police commenced a large search of the area and, following inquiries, were able to speak to the person and established the firearms seen were toys that had been picked up from a local cleanup.
Several nearby schools were placed into lockdown as a precaution. Those lockdowns have since been lifted.
Police treat all reports seriously and thank the community for their assistance.
Several schools in Sydney’s north-west have been plunged into lockdown and the public is being asked to avoid the area due to a major police operation. (Nine)
“Several nearby schools are in lockdown as a precaution.”
Police have not revealed the nature of the operation but said more information will be provided when it becomes available.
