British police detain minor female student following knife attack that injures three at local educational institution

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UK police said Tuesday they arrested a 14-year-old schoolgirl in the northwestern English city of Manchester after two students and a staff member were wounded in a school stabbing.

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The girl was arrested on suspicion of assault and was in custody for questioning, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

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Three people were injured — a 14-year-old schoolgirl, a 14-year-old schoolboy and a 27-year-old man who is a member of staff — with what were believed to be stab wounds.

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“All were taken to hospital, however injuries are thankfully not believed to be serious, and all are stable at this time,” police said following the incident at the Co-op Academy north of central Manchester.

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The school decided to go into lockdown following the attack, as emergency vehicles surrounded the building, the Manchester Evening News reported.

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“Officers will remain at the school and within the area to provide a visible presence and community reassurance,” police chief inspector Jon Shilvock said.

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The UK government is trying to clamp down on youth knife crime and the sale of banned knives and machetes, including on online platforms.

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A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged in February over the suspected stabbing of two boys at a London school.

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AFP

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