Former Pupil Accused of Stabbing Two Boys at North London School
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two other pupils at Kingsbury High School in Brent, North London. The suspect, a 13-year-old former student, is claimed to have used his old school uniform to gain unauthorized access to the premises before carrying out the violent attack.
Details of the Violent Incident
The incident unfolded around 12:40 PM on Tuesday when the suspect entered the school armed with pepper spray and a knife. According to horrified witnesses, the attacker first used pepper spray on a teacher during a science lesson before targeting two specific victims.
The older victim, a 13-year-old Year 8 pupil, was allegedly stabbed in the midriff. This attack is believed to have been targeted, as the suspect had reportedly been excluded from the school weeks earlier following a fight with this same student.
The second victim, a 12-year-old boy, was stabbed in the neck after he attempted to alert others by pulling the fire alarm. Witnesses reported hearing the suspect shout "Allahu Akbar" during the violent assault.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Both victims were rushed to hospital in serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. One boy was transported to a major trauma center as a priority case. The London Ambulance Service deployed multiple resources including ambulance crews, incident response officers, and a trauma team from London's Air Ambulance.
Police responded within 13 minutes of the 999 call, with armed and local officers arriving at the scene on Bacon Lane. The suspect fled but was later arrested, and officers recovered what they believe to be the weapon used in the stabbings.
Detective Superintendent Luke Williams of the Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 13-year-old remains in custody for questioning. "We are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to this incident," he stated during a press conference.
Terrorism Investigation Launched
The Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism unit has taken the lead in the investigation due to the surrounding circumstances, including the alleged religious shout during the attack. However, authorities emphasize that the incident has not yet been officially declared a terrorist attack.
Detective Superintendent Williams explained: "We are keeping an open mind as to any motivation behind this attack but due to the surrounding circumstances, the investigation is now being led by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London."
School Community in Shock
Kingsbury High School, which serves approximately 1,997 students aged 11 to 18, was placed on lockdown following the incident. Students were kept in the playground for several hours while police conducted their initial investigations.
Headteacher Alex Thomas described the attack as a "deeply traumatic event for the whole school community" in a letter to parents and carers. He expressed that staff thoughts and best wishes were with the injured students and their families during this "incredibly difficult time."
Thomas thanked emergency services for their swift response and praised staff for their calm and dedicated support of students throughout the ordeal.
Student Accounts of the Trauma
Shocked students took to social media to share their experiences of the traumatic event. One girl posted on TikTok: "I saw this happen, blood all over the floor wondering 'is that paint?' and then seeing a boy with blood all over his neck covering it with his hands."
Another student described the scene: "It was so bad there was screaming, crying and a lot of blood and the people who saw the whole thing happen were terrified."
One witness provided detailed accounts of how the 12-year-old victim ran to the school canteen clutching his neck wound with blood gushing down his uniform before being assisted by teachers.
Community Reaction and School History
Parents expressed panic and concern as they struggled to contact their children during the lockdown. One mother of a Year 8 student told local media: "I've been panicking, a lot of kids don't have their phones on them so I couldn't get through. At least I have her now. It's awful - so awful - what happened, that someone would even bring a knife to a school."
Kingsbury High School, which traces its origins to 1925, has notable alumni including musician George Michael, jazz artist Courtney Pine, and writer Ekow Eshun. The school community now faces the challenging task of recovery following this violent incident that has left students, staff, and parents deeply affected.
Police have assured the community that officers will remain in the area to offer support and answer questions as the investigation continues to develop at pace.
