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A 15-year-old boy has been “seriously injured” in an alleged stabbing at a school in Sheffield, police have said.
South Yorkshire Police said it responded to reports of a stabbing All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road in Sheffield this afternoon and remain at the scene.
Classrooms have reportedly been put into lockdown while police and paramedics rushed to the scene.
A message sent by the school to parents and guardians read: “Students will be released when police give permission.”
A spokesperson for the force said: “Following a stabbing at a school in Sheffield, a teenage boy has been detained by police and our officers are on scene”.
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Second time in a week school has gone into lockdown, reports
Monday’s lockdown at All Saints Catholic High School is the second the school has imposed in a week, following an incident on January 29.
Staff and students were given the “stay put” last week following alleged “threats of violence” between two students who were later “escorted off the site”, reports.
Headteacher tells parents of ‘extremely serious incident’
Headteacher Sean Pender contacted parents and guardians on Monday informing him of the incident at the school, saying: “I am writing to inform you that today we have dealt with an extremely serious incident here in school resulting in us going in to a lockdown procedure.
“The incident involved two students, one of whom we believe has been seriously injured,” he continued. “All other students are contained and safe.
“The police and paramedics are present in school. Once the police allow us to, we will be releasing all students from school.
“I understand the level of anxiety you will be feeling without knowledge of the nature of the incident but at this time I have limited information to share with you whilst we have police and paramedics on site.
“I will endeavour to update you with as much information as possible at the earliest opportunity. We ask for your prayers and support at this time.”
Ambulance resources at the scene
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said in a statement: “Ambulance resources are currently on scene at All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road, Sheffield.
“No further information is available and South Yorkshire Police will be the lead agency.”
15-year-old in hospital with series injuries, police
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “At 12.17pm today (Monday, February 3) we received reports of a stabbing at All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road in Sheffield.
“A 15-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries. His family is aware.
“Emergency services are on scene and the school grounds currently remain closed.
“Granville Road is closed from the tram stop to Fitzwalter Road, and we are urging people to avoid the area while emergency services carry out their work.
“We would like to reassure parents of pupils that we do not deem there to be a further risk at the school and further updates will be shared when possible.”