An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to walking into Crawley College with an imitation firearm - with the intention of being shot by armed police.
Sandijs Dreimanis pointed it at a member of staff and pulled the trigger before he was tackled to the ground back in 2020.
The incident in West Sussex saw significant numbers of armed police dispatched after officers received multiple reports of gunshot fire at the college.
A blank firing handgun and a knife were seized at the scene.
Vicki Illingworth, Crawley College principal, said "our college community was shaken" by what happened:
"I cannot praise the courage, resilience and support shown by our staff enough.
"They have been incredible and the care and compassion they shared with our students and with each other continue to fill me with admiration.
"We can confirm two members of our staff did sustain some minor injuries, which were not gunshot wounds.
"Their heroic actions, and the rapid response of emergency services, helped to protect our college community."
Sandijs Dreimanis admitted a number of counts at Lewes Crown Court today (Monday) - including intent to cause fear of violence.
He's due to be sentenced on March 11.
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