A 14-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following a knife attack at Co-op Academy on Plant Hill Road, Blackley, Manchester, on Tuesday morning.
Two 14-year-old pupils and a 27-year-old male staff member were injured during the incident. All three were treated at hospital and have since been discharged. Police confirmed that none of the injuries sustained were serious.
The teenager faces three attempted murder charges as well as two counts of possessing a bladed article on school premises. She is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Initially, the girl was detained under the Mental Health Act before being transferred into police custody.
Counter Terrorism Policing North West is leading the investigation, but authorities have ruled out any terror-related motive behind the attack. Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate the incident.
The school went into lockdown at around 8:30am BST following the attack. Co-op Academy praised the quick and calm actions of both staff and pupils during what was described as a highly stressful situation.
The injured pupils and teacher, who were rushed to hospital, have now been discharged and are recovering. Police confirmed that their injuries were not life-threatening.
Originally published by UKNIP.
