Teen Girl Stabbed at Norfolk School – Boy Arrested
A teenage girl was stabbed at a school near Norwich, sparking a major emergency response. Police swooped on Thorpe St Andrew School after the shocking attack on Wednesday morning.
16-Year-Old Boy in Custody
- Officers were called to Thorpe St Andrew School on Laundry Lane at 10.24am.
- A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
- He is currently being questioned at Wymondham police investigation centre.
- The girl was taken to hospital but suffered only minor injuries.
School Lockdown Drama
Emergency services, including fire crews and ambulances, rushed to the scene. Armed police were also deployed, according to the Eastern Daily Press.
The school went into lockdown, with pupils reportedly hiding under desks. Some students had their phones confiscated amid the tense situation.
Community Shock and Response
Norwich North MP Alice Macdonald said: “Reports from Thorpe St Andrew School are incredibly serious and deeply alarming. Immediately, we need to give the police time to ensure that everyone at the school is safe. My thoughts are with all of them and their families, especially the victim who has been taken to hospital.”
Thorpe St Andrew School, rated “Good” by Ofsted in 2025, is a mixed secondary school with a sixth form for ages 11 to 18.
Police confirmed the stabbing incident is not linked to a recent hate crime reported at the same school involving antisemitic chanting during a football match.
