13-Year-Old Boy Stabs Two Classmates at Kingsbury High School, Counter-Terror Police Arrest Him

On Tuesday at about 12:40pm two pupils were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London.

“LONDON A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pupils were stabbed Tuesday at a school in northwest London”

Anadolu Ajansı

Police found a 13-year-old and a 12-year-old injured; both are reported to be in a serious condition.

Anadolu Ajansı

A 13-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a search and recovery of a weapon.

The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service responded, and the suspect remains in custody as detectives continue inquiries into how the incident unfolded.

The two victims, boys aged 12 and 13, were taken to hospital and are described across sources as being in a serious condition.

One outlet reports a victim sustained stab wounds to the neck and was taken to a major trauma centre.

BBC

Media accounts consistently describe the injuries as severe and say the victims received urgent hospital care.

Police located and arrested a 13‑year‑old suspect after searches.

“By Ellie Ng, Ellie Crabbe and Jasmine Norden, Press Association Police will continue to question a 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, as counter terrorism officers lead an investigation into the school stabbing of two boys”

Belfast Telegraph

Sources differ on how the suspect entered the school and on some tactical details.

Several accounts say a weapon believed to have been used was recovered and that the suspect was found after leaving or hiding near the scene.

Witnesses say the alleged attacker climbed a wall to gain entry.

Witnesses also claim the suspect may have used pepper spray or prevented pupils from escaping.

Counter Terrorism Policing London is leading the investigation because of the surrounding circumstances, according to multiple reports.

Several outlets are careful to note the incident has not been formally declared a terrorist act.

bernama

Police say they are keeping an open mind on motive.

Other outlets and eyewitnesses report alleged extremist phrases shouted during the attack, which police are investigating as a possible motive but have not confirmed.

The school, local officials and national figures responded with shock and support.

“Boy, 13, arrested for attempted murder after school stabbings in northwest London The attack took place on Tuesday (10) at Kingsbury High School in Brent”

EasternEye

The headteacher described the episode as deeply traumatic.

EasternEye

The lower school was partially closed while investigations and interviews with pupils continued.

Ministers and local politicians offered sympathy and pledged support.

Some discussion also focused on knife crime among young people and whether security should be reviewed.