Suffolk police has said there have been no arrests made after they received reports of two men with knives close to an Ipswich college. 

Emergency services were called to Suffolk New College in Rope Walk at about 2.20pm on Tuesday. 

A spokesman for Suffolk police said it was reported that two men were seen outside the college.

They were reportedly both in possession of a knife before leaving the area. 

The spokesman has since confirmed that no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. 

Principal and CEO of the college Alan Pease said that at no stage did anyone enter the college. 

He added: "Education providers prepare for incidents of this nature, so safeguarding action to protect staff and students immediately commenced and the police were called to the scene.

"On arriving, the police quickly established that no one had been injured and the situation was resolved.

"We would like to thank the police for their help and support.

"We would like to reassure students, staff, parents, guardians and the community that safeguarding is our main priority and we will continue to provide high levels of safety in and around college premises at all times."