A 15-year-old boy has been detained by police after a fellow student was stabbed at a school in Sheffield. The incident occurred on Monday morning at the school, located in the south of the city.
According to witnesses, the victim, also a 15-year-old boy, was attacked in the school playground during the morning break. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is said to be in stable condition.
The teenager detained by authorities is currently being questioned in connection with the stabbing. A police spokesperson stated that they are treating the incident as a serious assault and are working to understand the circumstances that led to the attack.
Parents of students at the school expressed shock and concern over the incident, with one mother stating, "I never thought something like this would happen here. It's terrifying to think that our children are not safe even at school."
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Category: World
Published on: 2025-02-03 15:51:24
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