A 15-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed inside a Nottingham school on Thursday afternoon, with a second boy of the same age arrested at the scene shortly afterwards.
Nottinghamshire Police were called to Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology on Dunkirk Road in the Dunkirk area of the city at 1.36pm. The injured pupil was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre, where his condition is described as serious. The second 15-year-old was detained at the school in connection with the incident.
Police confirmed that both boys were known to each other prior to the attack and that there was no wider threat to other pupils at the school. Officers also moved to clarify that the incident was not connected to the so-called “School Wars” social media posts that have caused concern among parents and communities across the country in recent months.
Superintendent Chris Pearson said: “This is obviously an unsettling incident to occur on school grounds, and we are working closely with NUAST. 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.”
Pearson added that the family of the injured boy was being supported by specially trained officers while a thorough investigation got underway. “We know this is likely to cause alarm and distress across our local community, especially for parents and pupils in the area,” he said.
The school has been working alongside officers since the incident occurred, and police confirmed they would continue to liaise closely with NUAST over the coming days as they work to establish the full circumstances of what took place.
Nottinghamshire Police have not yet confirmed whether any charges have been brought against the arrested teenager. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as enquiries progress.
