Police are warning people not to approach an Elvis impersonator wanted in connection with a firearms alert that closed a Cornish school.
Armed officers were called to a "domestic situation" close to Trenode Church of England Primary School near Looe at 9.30pm last night.
The school was closed as a precaution and police are urgently trying to trace 60-year-old Derrel Weaver amid fears he may have a gun.
Police tweeted a version of this photo of Derrel WeaverDevon and Cornwall Police tweeted a photo of Mr Weaver, of Higher Widlake Farm in Widegates.
The caption read: "Have you seen this man, Derrel Weaver, 60, #widegates Looe, if you see him please ring 999 and do not approach."
The authorities have asked air traffic to stay clear of the area so the search is not hampered.
Authorities have asked air traffic to stay clear of the areaSuperintendent Jim Pearce said: "We would ask the public to be vigilant at what is obviously a disturbing time for local communities.
"There is currently significant enquiries ongoing 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."
Police are maintaining a "high presence" at the scene near LooeFirearms officers are on patrol in the area.
Mr Weaver's Google+ page says he owns a tree surgery business and is also a "rock n roll singer".
The decision to close the school was made by its headteacher in consultation with police.
Trenode Church of England Primary School has been closedA police spokesman said: "This unusual decision has been taken as a precautionary measure for safety reasons and because of the ongoing police activity in that area.
"We do understand that this will cause some significant inconvenience for some parents and local residents and this decision was not taken lightly, but public safety is the most important concern of the school and police."
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