A 14-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and two charges of possessing a bladed article on school premises after stabbing two fellow students and a staff member at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning.
Key Takeaways
A 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing two students and a staff member at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester. The injuries were non-serious, and all victims have been discharged from hospital. Police are investigating potential terrorist motives but say there is no further threat.
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injuries | Broad Agreement | non-serious stab wounds, all discharged from hospital | |
| Suspect's Age And Gender | Broad Agreement | 14-year-old girl | |
| School Lockdown | Broad Agreement | students were put into lockdown after the incident |
Injuries
Broad Agreementnon-serious stab wounds, all discharged from hospital
Suspect's Age And Gender
Broad Agreement14-year-old girl
School Lockdown
Broad Agreementstudents were put into lockdown after the incident
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The injured parties include a boy and a girl both aged 14, and a 27-year-old male staff member. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) stated that the injuries were consistent with stab wounds but were 'non-serious'. All three victims have been discharged from hospital.
According to The Guardian, the school was put into lockdown as emergency services responded to the incident. The arrested student has been detained under the Mental Health Act for assessment in hospital and will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Friday.
The Co-op Academy in Blackley is a non-selective, mixed secondary school with around 1,650 pupils attending. Police vehicles and an emergency helicopter were seen at the scene as large crowds of pupils and parents gathered.
Chief Superintendent David Meeney said that counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation but emphasized there was no information to indicate any further threat. He urged anyone with concerns to speak to local officers.
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