A 14-year-old girl was arrested after stabbing two fellow students and a staff member at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester on Tuesday morning.
Key Takeaways
A 14-year-old girl was arrested after stabbing two fellow students and a staff member at Co-op Academy in Manchester. The injuries were not serious, and she has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act. Parents expressed concern over lack of communication from the school during lockdown. Police confirmed no wider threat to pupils or staff.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrest Details | 1 Difference | The Guardian and Daily Mail report arrest on suspicion of section 18 assault; Sky News reports detention under Mental Health Act. | ▼ |
| Injuries | Broad Agreement | non-serious stab wounds | |
| School Lockdown | Broad Agreement | school went into lockdown following the stabbings. |
Arrest Details
▼The Guardian and Daily Mail report arrest on suspicion of section 18 assault; Sky News reports detention under Mental Health Act.
Injuries
Broad Agreementnon-serious stab wounds
School Lockdown
Broad Agreementschool went into lockdown following the stabbings.
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According to The Guardian, 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'. 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, Sky News reported. GMP confirmed that she had been held on suspicion of section 18 assault and remains in custody. Chief Inspector Jon Shilvock assured there is no wider threat to pupils or staff.
The school sent a message to parents confirming the incident but stating everyone was safe. However, numerous parents expressed concern over the lack of communication from the school during lockdown, The Guardian reported. One parent described the scene as 'chaos' when they arrived and said they were yet to be told any details.
The Co-op Academy in Blackley is a non-selective, mixed secondary school with around 1,650 pupils attending, according to Daily Mail. The school was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Police vehicles and an emergency helicopter were seen at the scene as large crowds of pupils and parents gathered.
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