Teenage boy arrested after schoolboy stabbings

A 13 year old boy has been arrested following a double stabbing at a school in north west London

Police were called to called to the scene at Kingsbury High School in Bacon Lane in Brent at 12.40pm on Tuesday to reports that a 13-year-old boy was stabbed.

At the scene, officers found a 12-year-old boy who had also been stabbed.

One was taken to a major trauma centre as a priority, London Ambulance Service said, while the other was taken to hospital.

The headteacher of Kingsbury High School, where two boys have been stabbed, has said it has been "a deeply traumatic event for the whole school community" in a letter to parents and carers.

Alex Thomas said: "I am very sorry to inform you that there was a serious incident at school today in which two students were stabbed. Our thoughts and best wishes are with our students and their families at this incredibly difficult time.

"We would also like to thank the emergency services for their swift response and our staff for the calm and dedicated way they supported students throughout the day. Students in the Lower School were kept in the playground at the request of the police while they began their investigations, they were incredibly patient and respectful of others during this time."

He said the Lower School will be closed on Wednesday and students should stay at home but the Upper School will be open for students in Years 10-13.

"I fully appreciate that this will be very upsetting news to hear and, as you can imagine, this has been a deeply traumatic event for the whole school community," he continued.

"The situation is under control, but a live investigation is taking place. We are working closely with the authorities and I will provide further updates as soon as I am able to share confirmed information. Please keep the students and their families in your thoughts."

The MP for Harrow East has said he is "deeply shocked and saddened" over the news of two boys being stabbed at a school in Brent, north-west London.

In a post on X, Bob Blackman said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear the dreadful news of the stabbing at Kingsbury High School this afternoon.

"Two boys have been stabbed, and my thoughts are with them, their families and the whole school community.

"I want to thank the emergency services for their rapid and professional response.

"I know this will shock our local community, and I am in close contact with the police and will continue to seek updates as they work to keep everyone safe."

The leader of Brent Council has said it is "horrifying to think of how someone so young came to be in possession of a weapon capable of causing such harm" after two boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in the north-west London borough.

Councillor Muhammed Butt, leader of Brent Council, said: "This is a deeply shocking and distressing incident, and our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured, their families and the whole school community. No parent should ever have to fear for their child's safety at school, and it is horrifying to think of how someone so young came to be in possession of a weapon capable of causing such harm.

"I want to thank the emergency services and school staff for their swift response. We will remain in close contact with the Metropolitan Police, and Brent Council will offer our full and unlimited support to the staff, pupils and families affected."

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said both injured boys were in a "serious" condition and were receiving "urgent care".

"We await an update on how they are, though we understand their conditions to be serious," he said in a statement.

"The thoughts of everyone at the Met are with them and their loved ones, and we want to thank the doctors and nurses who are providing the boys with urgent care."

"The suspect - who we believe to be 13 - left the scene following the stabbing.

"After urgent enquiries our officers arrested him and also recovered a weapon which we believe to have been used in the stabbing.

"The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning by our officers.

"This is a fast-moving and developing investigation, but we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.

"At this very early stage, we are keeping an open mind as to any motivation behind this attack. However, due to the surrounding circumstances, the investigation is now being led by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London, who are working closely with our local officers in response to this incident.

"This has not currently been declared a terrorist incident and the investigation team will now be working at pace to gather any evidence and to establish the full circumstances of what has happened as quickly as possible.

"I absolutely recognise that this incident will cause considerable concern - especially among our local community, students and parents of the school. I hope the news that we’ve arrested and detained the suspect will provide some reassurance, but our officers will remain in the area to offer support and answer any questions.

"We’d encourage anyone with concerns or further information to speak to them.

The Education Secretary has said she is "heartbroken" about the stabbings at Kingsbury High School in Brent.

In a post on X, Bridget Phillipson said: "I am heartbroken to hear about the stabbings at a school in Brent.

"My heart goes out to the families affected and the young people, teachers & school community at this awful time.

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