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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.
Police want to speak to Derrel Weaver, of Higher Widlake Farm, Widegates, near Looe, following a "domestic" incident on Thursday night. Derrel Weaver, of Higher Widlake Farm, Widegates, near Looe, has been missing since a "domestic" incident on Thursday night and is wanted by police.
Officers have advised people not to approach 60-year-old Mr Weaver.Officers have advised people not to approach 60-year-old Mr Weaver.
The nearby Trenode Church of England Primary School has been closed as a precaution, police said.The nearby Trenode Church of England Primary School has been closed as a precaution, police said.
A police spokesman said the move was "for safety reasons and because of the ongoing police activity in that area".A police spokesman said the move was "for safety reasons and because of the ongoing police activity in that area".
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 are present in the village of Widegates.
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.
At the scene: Johnny O'Shea, BBC Radio Cornwall At the scene: Claire Jones, BBC News
This is a very rural primary school. The police have closed off the lane leading to the school. With a helicopter whirring overhead and a large police presence, residents in this sleepy village have been left in a state of worry.
There are no other properties in the direct vicinity of the school. It is very isolated. Residents are mainly concerned for the welfare of Derrel Weaver and that he is safe.
There are armed police in the area looking for the man. A police cordon is in place closing the road leading to Mr Weaver's residential property, which is surrounded by fields.
I have seen a few people going about their daily business in the surrounding 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.
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 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."
A police spokeswoman said a "number of roads" had been closed and blocked off by police vehicles.A police spokeswoman said a "number of roads" had been closed and blocked off by police vehicles.
The police helicopter is on standby, and firearms officers and dog units are at the scene, she added. Firearms officers and dog units are at the scene, she added.
The head teacher of Trenode Primary School made the decision to close it after speaking to the police.The head teacher of Trenode Primary School made the decision to close it after speaking to the 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'.