Police issue update as Liverpool schools put into lockdown after man seen 'with axe'Officers searched the area in Liverpool following the reportView Image Several schools in the area were reportedly out into lockdown (Image: Liverpool Echo)Police have issued an update after several schools went into lockdown. Police confirmed yesterday that several schools went into lockdown in the area. ‌When the ECHO contacted Middlefield Primary for comment, a staff member denied reports of lockdown claiming it was a rumour. Follow us on X @LivECHONews or on Bluesky @liverpoolecho.co.uk - official Liverpool ECHO accounts - real news in real time. Article continues belowWe're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.