Sydney Boys High School put in lockdown after reports of 'armed man'

The prestigious Sydney Boys High School was placed into lockdown this afternoon following a security scare.

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Published 12 August 2015 3:13pm

Updated 12 August 2015 3:37pm

Source: AAP

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UPDATE: Sydney Boys High School is no longer in lockdown

It is understood police were called to the Surry Hills school after receiving a report about someone suspicious leaving the grounds.

It was reported that the man was armed.

No one was injured.

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