In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, two young boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Brent, with a distraught mother revealing her daughter saw blood on a classroom window. Officers were called to the school at 12.40pm on Tuesday following reports that a 13-year-old boy had been stabbed, and police later discovered a 12-year-old boy had also suffered stab wounds.
Gruesome Details Emerge from the Scene
A parent, whose daughter attends the school, provided harrowing details of the appalling attack that left dozens of pupils in a state of shock. Her daughter was in the classroom adjacent to the science class where the violent assault took place. The mother recounted, "My daughter was in the next classroom along from where it happened. She told me last night how she suddenly heard some shouting. There was an alarm that went off - everyone was scared and didn't know what to do. Then there was chaos."
She added, "When they were eventually allowed to leave the classroom she saw blood on the window - it was very distressing for her and her friends." This chilling account underscores the traumatic impact on students who witnessed the aftermath of the violence.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
In response to the incident, a 13-year-old boy was swiftly arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation into the school stabbing, highlighting the seriousness with which authorities are treating the case. The two injured boys remain in hospital, with their families by their bedsides, as police continue to question the suspect in custody and prepare to issue an update later today.
Injuries and Additional Victims
Both boys sustained serious stab wounds, with one injured in the stomach and the other in the neck. In a further twist, a third person was reportedly pepper-sprayed in the face during the incident, adding to the complexity of the attack. Simon Theodorou, another parent of a child at the school, claimed the attacker "managed to get his way in by climbing over a wall," though this detail has not been officially confirmed by police.
Community in Fear and School Response
Despite the arrest, a palpable sense of fear lingered on the streets around the school this morning. Police minibuses conducted regular patrols in the area, and officers were seen patrolling the school grounds. Several parents opted to walk their children to the senior section of Kingsbury High School, while groups of friends gathered on street corners to discuss the previous day's events before being gently ushered into school by staff.
The lower school remained closed, with a police cordon still in place, as the upper school opened for students in Years 10-13. School head Alex Thomas addressed the community, stating, "This has been a deeply traumatic event for the whole school community. We are working closely with the authorities and I will provide further updates as soon as I am able to share confirmed information. Please keep the students and their families in your thoughts."
Ongoing Police Presence and Concerns
Counter-terrorism officers continue to lead the investigation, with police expecting to provide further details later today. The incident has raised significant concerns about safety and security at educational institutions, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this violent episode. The combination of the stabbings, the alleged method of entry, and the involvement of counter-terror units suggests a complex and troubling scenario that authorities are working diligently to unravel.
