London Mayor Sadiq Khan Urges Public to Speak Out Following Brent School Stabbings
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued a strong appeal for public assistance in the wake of what he described as "appalling stabbings" at a school in north west London. The incident occurred at Kingsbury High School in Brent, where two young boys were stabbed, prompting a significant police response and an arrest.
Police Confirm Arrest of 13-Year-Old Suspect
Metropolitan Police have confirmed the arrest of a 13-year-old suspect on suspicion of attempted murder. The victims, aged 12 and 13, were stabbed at the school, leading to immediate emergency services deployment. Authorities have not released further details about the condition of the injured boys, but the investigation is being treated with utmost urgency.
Mayor Khan Expresses Condolences and Calls for Community Action
In a public statement, Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed his deep condolences to those affected by the violence. "My thoughts are with the family, friends and wider community in Brent following the appalling stabbings today," he said. "This awful violence has absolutely no place in our city."
Khan emphasized that the investigation remains in its early stages, with police examining every possible element. He confirmed he is in close contact with the Metropolitan Police as they work to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this terrible incident.
Appeal for Information: "No Honour in Staying Silent"
With significant police resources deployed to the area, Mayor Khan made a direct appeal to the public for information. "I urge anyone with information to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111," he stated. "There is no honour in staying silent."
The Mayor's message underscores the critical role community cooperation plays in solving such violent crimes and preventing future incidents. The call to action highlights the importance of public vigilance and willingness to come forward with any relevant details, no matter how small they may seem.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine the motive behind the attack and whether there were any contributing factors that led to this outbreak of violence at the educational institution. The community remains on alert while police conduct their inquiries.
