Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH after three injured in incident at Sheffield school
2 May 2024, 21:48 | Updated: 2 May 2024, 22:16
A teenager has been charged after three people were injured in an incident at a secondary school in Sheffield on Wednesday morning.
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The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested following reports of an incident involving a "sharp object" at Birley Academy.
Two women in their 20s and a child suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
The teen has been charged with three counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of a blade or sharply pointed article on a school premises, has been remanded in custody.
He is due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Officers said all three victims were checked over by paramedics at the scene and the child had "no visible injuries".
The school was placed into lockdown during the incident, with many parents rushing to the gates to try to collect their children.
Police added the sharp object was believed to be a piece of broken glass.
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Speaking on Wednesday, school head Victoria Hall told reporters: "I just wanted to thank all of our students and staff who helped manage the situation this morning, and our staff who prioritised the safety and wellbeing of all of our students."
Mrs Hall also praised the students' "exemplary behaviour".
South Yorkshire Police also praised the school staff for their actions following the "frightening ordeal", saying they "helped keep the school community safe".
It comes just a week after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire, south-west Wales.
This morning we went into lockdown as a precaution following an incident at the school. This was not a decision taken lightly but the safety of students and staff is paramount. All students and staff are safe. We are working closely with the police and will update shortly.
— The Birley Academy (@birleyacademy) May 1, 2024
The school was temporarily locked down following the incident.
It posted on X: "This morning we went into lockdown as a precaution following an incident at the school.
"This was not a decision taken lightly but the safety of students and staff is paramount. All students and staff are safe. We are working closely with the police and will update shortly."
