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A 14-year-old girl has been formally charged with three counts of attempted murder following a knife attack at a school in Manchester on Tuesday. The incident occurred at the Co-op Academy located on Plant Hill Road in the Blackley area, where two students aged 14, one boy and one girl, along with a 27-year-old male staff member, were stabbed.
In addition to the attempted murder charges, the girl faces two further charges related to possessing a bladed article on school grounds. She is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Friday. Although the investigation is being led by counter-terrorism officers, Greater Manchester Police have clarified that the case is not currently being treated as a terrorist incident.
Detective Chief Superintendent Jonathan Chadwick, head of Counter Terrorism Policing North West, emphasized the gravity of the charges against such a young individual. He stated, “These are extremely serious charges against a young girl and, working closely with Greater Manchester Police, we continue to support the victims and their families and offer support to the wider school community, who have been deeply affected by what happened. Although charges have now been secured, our investigation is still ongoing, and we continue to work with local policing colleagues in the Blackley area.”
Those injured in the attack—a boy, a girl, and a teacher—have since been discharged from the hospital with no serious injuries. Prior to being taken into police custody, the suspect was detained under the Mental Health Act. Following the attack, Co-op Academy was immediately placed under lockdown at around 08:30 BST. A school spokesperson praised the staff’s quick response and commended the pupils for their mature handling of the situation
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