US EditionBoy arrested over double stabbing at Kingsbury High School in London is former pupil, police say
A 13-year-old former pupil stabbed two boys at Kingsbury High School; counter-terror police lead the inquiry but have not confirmed a terrorist motive.
- On Tuesday, two pupils were stabbed at Kingsbury High School, Brent, north-west London, leaving a 13-year-old and a 12-year-old seriously injured; a teenage former pupil was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at about 4.50pm after arriving at about 12.30pm.
- Investigators say the suspect gained access by wearing the school uniform, and police say the incident has not been declared a terrorist incident, with an open mind on motive.
- Police say the attacker sprayed a substance in a first-floor classroom, not thought to be noxious, then stabbed a 13-year-old there and a 12-year-old on the ground floor.
- Authorities are interviewing around 30 to 40 witnesses as the school remains closed, police searched three premises, and the victims were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service.
- The suspect was arrested after being seen at a mosque and worshippers dialled 999 because he appeared distressed, but police say the mosque link is coincidental and witness claims remain unconfirmed.
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