Terrified children at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north west London, cried out for help as two pupils were reportedly stabbed, prompting a swift police response. The incident involved a 13-year-old student allegedly attacking his classmates, leading to the arrest of the teenager who fled the scene. Counter-terror authorities have taken over the investigation as the two victims, aged 12 and 13, are currently hospitalized in serious condition.
The attack, which occurred around 12:40pm, resulted in one victim being stabbed in the neck and another in the midriff. Witness reports described the harrowing scene of students seeking assistance by banging on windows after the alleged attacker entered a classroom armed with a weapon. Local residents recounted hearing children in distress as they left the school premises.
Police located the suspect and recovered a weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing. Authorities emphasized that the motive behind the attack is under investigation. Metropolitan Police officials, led by Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, have stated that while terrorism has not been confirmed, they are proactively gathering evidence to ascertain the full circumstances of the incident.
The detained suspect is currently being interrogated, with police affirming that the investigation is progressing rapidly and no other suspects are being pursued in relation to the stabbing. Officers were promptly alerted to the situation at 12:40pm, responding within minutes to the distress call. The community, students, and parents are urged to remain vigilant as the investigation unfolds.
