A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two 12- and 13-year-old boys were stabbed at a school in northwest London. The incident, which occurred at Kingsbury High School in Bacon Lane, Brent, on Tuesday at 12:40 p.m., has left the community shaken. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene and found two injured boys, one of whom was taken to a major trauma center, while the other was taken to a hospital. The suspect, believed to be 13 years old, was identified by officers and later arrested after an urgent inquiry. The weapon used in the stabbing was also recovered. The injured boys are in a serious condition, and the police are awaiting further updates. The incident is being led by counter-terrorism officers, who are working closely with local police. The headteacher of the school, Alex Thomas, described the event as deeply traumatic for the entire school community. He assured parents and carers that the school is taking necessary precautions, including closing the lower school on Wednesday and advising students to stay at home. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, expressed her thoughts and prayers for the stabbed children, praising the police's rapid response. The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, also offered her condolences and support to the affected families and the school community. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, urged anyone with information to contact the police, emphasizing the importance of speaking out against such violence. The MP for Harrow East, Bob Blackman, expressed shock and sadness, offering his thoughts and support to the victims and the school community. The leader of Brent Council, Muhammed Butt, described the incident as deeply shocking and distressing, thanking the emergency services and school staff for their swift response. The London Ambulance Service dispatched a range of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, incident response officers, and a trauma team from London's air ambulance.
