Girl, 14, arrested after three injured in school knife attack

A 14-year-old schoolgirl has been arrested after two pupils and a member of staff suffered knife wounds at a school in Manchester, police said.

The Co-op Academy in Plant Hill Road, Blackley, placed itself in lockdown following the incident on Tuesday morning.

Three people were injured during the incident - a 14-year-old schoolgirl, a 14-year-old schoolboy and a 27-year-old male member of staff, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said in a statement.

All were taken to hospital but their injuries are not thought to be serious at this time, the force added.

A 14-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and remains in custody, police said.

"Staff were quick to detain a girl to ensure no further harm came to pupils or staff, and officers arrived shortly afterwards," GMP said.

Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

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Chief Inspector Jon Shilvock said: "We understand that this incident will have cause concern to pupils, staff and the wider school community.

"The incident was swiftly and quickly dealt with by staff before officers attending to arrest the girl.

"There is believed to be no wider threat at this time, and we thank everyone for their support as emergency services dealt with this.

"Officers will remain at the school and within the area to provide a visible presence and community reassurance."

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