Police have stopped searching for a boy who reportedly shot schoolchildren with a Nerf gun while wearing a Boris Johnson mask.
The suspect, believed to be around 12 years old, allegedly prowled Parkgate Junior School's perimeter while pushing a buggy and swearing at kids on October 13.
Multiple children told parents they were shot at with a Nerf gun, with one report the following day claiming their kid was struck with a pellet.
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Police increased patrols for reassurance and started an investigation – which included house-to-house visits and reviewing CCTV.
However, a Herts Police spokesperson confirmed this week that the boy was not identified and there were "no further lines of enquiry at this stage".
At the time Parkgate Junior School said no children were hurt and police and parents were told about the incident.
A spokesperson added: “Our priority is to make sure that our pupils feel safe and secure at school, and we are making sure the pupils involved are supported.”
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