Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after school rampage

A 17 year old lad has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack at a school.

A child was assaulted and two adults suffered minor injuries in the incident at The Birley Academy in Sheffield on Wednesday morning.

South Yorkshire Police officers are at the scene after responding to reports of “an incident involving a sharp object at the school” on Birley Lane at around 8.50am.

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Two adults were checked over at the scene after suffering minor injuries, the force said and a child was also checked over after being assaulted.

A 17-year-old suspect is currently being held in custody.

A police spokesperson said: “Police will remain at the scene throughout the day to provide assurances to those in the school and the local community.

“We will provide further updates as and when we can.”

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