Two Boys Seriously Injured in Kingsbury High School Stabbings

Two boys are in a serious condition after being stabbed on Tuesday afternoon at Kingsbury High School in north-west London. A 13-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the stabbing at Kingsbury High School.

Police were called to the academy shortly before 12.40pm. Armed officers and local units arrived within minutes, and a weapon believed to have been used in the attack was later recovered.

Both victims, aged 12 and 13, were taken to hospital. One was admitted to a major trauma centre as a priority. Officers said both boys remain in a serious condition.

Counter Terrorism Policing London is leading the investigation, although the incident has not been declared terrorism-related. Detectives said they were keeping an open mind about the motive.

Det Ch Supt Luke Williams said the suspect left the scene but was arrested shortly afterwards.

“This is a fast-moving and developing investigation,” he said. “At this very early stage we are keeping an open mind as to any motivation behind this attack. Our officers will remain in the area to offer support and answer any questions.”

Witnesses described scenes of confusion as pupils were kept inside while police secured the site. Some parents waited outside the school gates on Tuesday evening as officers spoke to students who may have seen what happened.

One father, whose child was among those held back as a potential witness, said: “They must be traumatised by what happened in front of them.”

In a letter to parents and carers, the head teacher, Alex Thomas, described the stabbing at Kingsbury High School as a “deeply traumatic event for the whole school community”.

“Our thoughts and best wishes are with our students and their families at this incredibly difficult time,” he wrote.

The Home Secretary said her thoughts were with the pupils and their families, thanking officers for what she described as a rapid response. The Mayor of London urged anyone with information to contact police.

Kingsbury High School is an academy serving nearly 2,000 pupils aged 11 to 18, according to figures published by the Department for Education, which oversees state-funded schools in England.

Police have confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the stabbing at Kingsbury High School. Officers remain in the area to reassure families and staff.

[Image Credit | PA Media]

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