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Police manhunt in Widegates for 'armed' Derrel Weaver Police manhunt in Widegates for 'armed' Derrel Weaver
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Dozens of police officers are involved in an armed manhunt in Cornwall for a man who they fear might be carrying a gun.Dozens of police officers are involved in an armed manhunt in Cornwall for a man who they fear might be carrying a gun.
Derrel Weaver, 60, of Higher Widlake Farm, Widegates, near Looe, has been missing since a "domestic" incident on Thursday night and is wanted by police. Derrel Weaver, 60, of Higher Widlake Farm, Widegates, near Looe, has been missing since a "domestic" incident on Thursday night.
They warned people not to approach Mr Weaver, an Elvis impersonator. Police warned people not to approach Mr Weaver, an Elvis impersonator. A nearby school was also closed as a precaution.
The nearby Trenode Church of England Primary School has been closed as a precaution, police said. Officers said they wanted to "resolve the incident as safely as possible".
A police spokesman said the move was "for safety reasons and because of the ongoing police activity in that area".
Motorbike enthusiastMotorbike enthusiast
At least 15 marked and unmarked police cars and vans are present in the village of Widegates. At least 15 marked and unmarked police cars and vans were initially present in the village of Widegates. Dog units and a "substantial" number of firearms officers were also reported at the scene.
Three ambulances are at the scene as a "precaution", the South Western Ambulance Service said. Three ambulances were also called later to the scene as a "precaution", the South Western Ambulance Service said.
People have been warned to avoid the area and to report any suspicious activity.People have been warned to avoid the area and to report any suspicious activity.
The nearby Trenode Church of England Primary School was closed as a precaution, police said.
A force spokesman said the move was "for safety reasons and because of the ongoing police activity in that area".
Steve Davies, who knows Mr Weaver, said he was also a motorbike enthusiast.Steve Davies, who knows Mr Weaver, said he was also a motorbike enthusiast.
At the scene: Claire Jones, BBC NewsAt the scene: Claire Jones, BBC News
With a helicopter whirring overhead and a large police presence, residents in this sleepy village have been left in a state of worry.With a helicopter whirring overhead and a large police presence, residents in this sleepy village have been left in a state of worry.
Residents are mainly concerned for the welfare of Derrel Weaver and that he is safe.Residents are mainly concerned for the welfare of Derrel Weaver and that he is safe.
A police cordon is in place closing the road leading to Mr Weaver's residential property, which is surrounded by fields.A police cordon is in place closing the road leading to Mr Weaver's residential property, which is surrounded by fields.
Armed officers are walking around and sniffer dogs are being used with about 15 police vehicles surrounding the area.Armed officers are walking around and sniffer dogs are being used with about 15 police vehicles surrounding the area.
Trenode Primary School is now completely empty and very quiet, much like the rest of the village away from the cordon.Trenode Primary School is now completely empty and very quiet, much like the rest of the village away from the cordon.
The message from the police is of reassurance, firstly to the residents and secondly to Mr Weaver. They say they are here to keep everyone safe.The message from the police is of reassurance, firstly to the residents and secondly to Mr Weaver. They say they are here to keep everyone safe.
Supt Jim Pearce said: "We would ask the public to be vigilant at what is obviously a disturbing time for local communities.Supt Jim Pearce said: "We would ask the public to be vigilant at what is obviously a disturbing time for local communities.
"If any member of the public sees Mr Weaver we would ask them to ring 999 and not to approach him."If any member of the public sees Mr Weaver we would ask them to ring 999 and not to approach him.
"There are currently significant enquiries on going to locate Mr Weaver, and this includes the chance he may be in possession of a firearm.
"There is currently no suggestion that Mr Weaver is any risk to members of the public, but we need to locate him as soon as possible.""There is currently no suggestion that Mr Weaver is any risk to members of the public, but we need to locate him as soon as possible."
Patience urged 'Make contact'
A police spokesman said a "number of roads" had been closed and blocked off by police vehicles. At 14:40 BST, police tweeted they were "doing everything possible to maintain public safety, but we ask local people to be patient during this time".
Dog units and a "substantial" number of firearms officers are at the scene, he added. Police said they had searched a number of properties around and neighbouring Mr Weaver's home, and searches were continuing.
At 14:40 BST, police tweeted that they were "doing everything possible to maintain public safety, but we ask local people to be patient during this time". He was "likely to be in the area close to Widegates and his home address", they said.
The head teacher of Trenode Primary School made the decision to close it after speaking to the police. Supt Pearce said: "We do not believe that Derrel has planned for this and so we would like to reassure him that this can be resolved safely and would urge him to make contact with us as soon as he is able."
The head teacher of Trenode Primary School made the decision to close it after speaking to police.
The school, which is near the villages of Widegates and Morval, has 75 pupils.The school, which is near the villages of Widegates and Morval, has 75 pupils.
Are you in the area? Do your children attend Trenode Church of England Primary School? Please share your comments with us. You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject line 'Trenode School'.Are you in the area? Do your children attend Trenode Church of England Primary School? Please share your comments with us. You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject line 'Trenode School'.