Teenager seriously injured after stabbing at Nottingham school
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested following the 'violent' incident at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
Last updated 6th Mar 2026
A teenage boy has been seriously injured following an assault at a school in Nottingham.
Police were called to the Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology on Dunkirk Road at around 1.36pm after reports of a violent incident involving pupils.
A 15-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment.
Officers arrested another 15-year-old boy at the scene in connection with the assault.
Authorities said the two students involved are known to each other.
At this stage, there is no indication that the incident is connected to the widely circulated “School Wars” posts that appeared on social media the previous day.
Police inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the assault are ongoing.
Superintendent Chris Pearson said:
“This is obviously an unsettling incident to occur on school grounds, and we are working closely with NUSA.
“A 15-year-old boy has sustained a stab injury and been sent to QMC for treatment. His injuries are currently believed to be serious.
“His family will be supported by specially trained officers while a thorough investigation is underway. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with this incident.
“We know this is likely to cause alarm and distress across our local community especially for parents and pupils in the area.
“What we know so far is that both victim and suspect are known to each other and there is no information to say this is linked to the national ‘School Wars’ social posts.
“I also want to stress that there is no wider threat to any other pupils at the school. We will be working closely with the school over the coming days to establish what has happened."
A spokesperson from the Nova Education Trust said:
"There was an incident at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST) in which a student was stabbed.
"The incident is being dealt with by police and we will be working closely with them in the coming days and weeks.
"Our thoughts are with the student and his family - as well as all our students and their families - at this incredibly difficult time.
"This has been a very traumatic event for the whole school community and support will be provided for any staff or pupils affected".