By James Simons-
A teenager of 13 years of age has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 2 boys aged 12 and 13 were stabbed at a school in north west London.
The investigation into the stabbing of two other boys, aged 12 and 13, at a school, was being led by counter terrorism police.
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Police found a 12-year-old and a 13 year old boy had been stabbed, after they were called to Kingsbury High School in North West London.
Stabbings in London are not a rarity, but they stand out when they occur in schools, and especially when the victims are not even teenagers.
Speaking at the school on Tuesday, Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said the investigation was being led by counter terrorism police, making clear that it has not been declared a terrorist incident.
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He said: “The suspect, who we believe to be 13, left the scene following the stabbing.
“After urgent inquiries, 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.”
One of the victims was taken to a major trauma centre as a priority, London Ambulance Service said, while the other was taken to hospital.
Detective Chief Superintendent 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 Education Secretary has said she is “heartbroken” about the stabbings.
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.
“We are in contact with the school and council to offer support. Investigations are now underway.”
In a statement issued just after 2pm, the school said there had been a “serious incident” which was “under control”.
The statement on Kingsbury High School’s website said: “We want to make you aware that there has been a serious incident at Kingsbury High School today. We are working closely with the relevant authorities and following all necessary procedures.
“The situation is now under control, and we have already spoken directly with the parents and carers of the students involved.
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