Police Charge 15-Year-Old With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Girl At Thorpe St Andrew School

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a teenage girl was stabbed at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich, with Norfolk Police also charging him with possession of a knife on school premises; the boy cannot be named for legal reasons and has been remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Norwich Youth Court on Friday morning.

“It followed reports of allegations of antisemitic chanting during a football match involving a Jewish school”

3FM Isle of Man

Daily local and national reporting confirms the charge and court timetable, noting the victim was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

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Reports differ slightly on the exact time police were called, but multiple outlets say the school was put into lockdown and pupils were instructed to hide under desks or switch off phones; local papers and national broadcasters place the call at around 10.20–10.25am and describe a multi-hour lockdown.

These accounts underline the rapid protective measures taken inside classrooms while parents and staff reacted outside.

BBC

Emergency services — including armed police, fire and ambulance crews — attended the scene, and at least one report says the alleged knifeman fled before being detained; just over an hour after the attack a 15-year-old was arrested and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

“- Published A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a teenage girl was stabbed at a secondary school”

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National and local reports converge on the swift multi-agency response and the subsequent custody process.

The injured pupil, described as a girl who attends the school, was taken to hospital with what police termed "minor injuries" and has since been discharged; some reports say she is "doing well" and will be welcomed back when ready.

Inside the school pupils were reported cowering under desks while worried parents gathered outside, and the school said staff remained calm and thanked families for messages of support.

Daily Express

Norwich North MP also expressed concern and urged time for police to ensure safety.

Police say they have charged the teenager and he has been remanded to appear at court; local officers will carry out reassurance patrols in the coming days and the incident is not believed to be linked to a hate crime reported at the school last week, according to reporting.

“A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a teenage girl was stabbed in a Norwich school”

Daily Mail

Coverage notes the school’s size and recent Ofsted rating in background reporting.

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