A mother has described the distressing scene her daughter witnessed at Kingsbury High School in Brent, where two boys, aged 13 and 12, were stabbed. The attack occurred on Tuesday at 12:40pm, with police arresting a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder. Counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation.
The mother, whose daughter was in a classroom adjacent to the science room where the stabbing took place, recounted the chaos. 'She heard shouting, then an alarm. When they were allowed to leave, she saw blood on the window. It was very distressing for her and her friends,' she said.
Janti Kalyan, 60, grandfather of two pupils, said the suspected attacker was a former pupil. 'My grandchildren are traumatised,' he added. Police patrols remained in the area this morning, with the lower school closed and a cordon in place. The upper school remained open for Years 10-13.
Another parent, Simon Theodorou, claimed the attacker climbed over a wall to gain entry. The victims suffered stab wounds to the stomach and neck, and a third person was pepper-sprayed. Both boys remain in hospital with their families at their bedsides.
Headteacher Alex Thomas described the event as 'deeply traumatic' and urged the community to keep the students and families in their thoughts. Police are expected to issue an update later today.
