Boy, 16, arrested after teenage girl stabbed at Norfolk school

Boy, 16, arrested after teenage girl stabbed at Norfolk school

A 16-year-old boy has been taken into custody following an incident in which a teenage girl was stabbed at a school near Norwich. The attack took place at Thorpe St Andrew School, located on Laundry Lane, where emergency services were called to the scene around 10:24 GMT.

The injured girl was transported to hospital with injuries described as minor. Meanwhile, students at the school were placed under lockdown as a precautionary measure while police carried out their investigation. Officers confirmed that Laundry Lane remains closed off as part of the ongoing response.

According to a spokesperson from Norfolk Police, the boy was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Authorities have clarified that this stabbing is not connected to a hate crime that was reported at the same school just the previous week. East of England Ambulance Service has been contacted but has yet to provide a statement.

Parents have expressed frustration over the limited information provided, sharing concerns about their children’s safety in comments on Norfolk Police’s social media. The Broad Horizons Education Trust, which oversees Thorpe St Andrew School, stated they are unable to provide further details at this time

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