A TEENAGER stabbed two pupils and sprayed another with a substance during a horrifying nine-minute spree at his former school, police said.
Parents and pupils have since that unfolded at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north west .
Police are examining the suspect’s devices and going through dozens of witness accountsCredit: PA
Parents and pupils have since described the ‘traumatic’ events that unfolded at Kingsbury High SchoolCredit: Tom Bowles
The Met believe the teenage suspect – a former pupil at the school – arrived at around 12.30pmCredit: SWNS
Cops have arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of two attempted murders after he fled the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
Two victims, aged 12 and 13, were taken to hospital in a serious condition after the attack.
Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan has since confirmed the boys are in a stable condition and their injuries are not life-threatening.
are understood to be examining the suspect’s devices and going through dozens of witness accounts as their continues.
What started as a normal day for staff and schoolkids had turned into a nightmare shortly after midday.
Suspect arrives at school – 12.30pm
The believe the teenage suspect – a former pupil at the school – arrived at around 12.30pm.
It is not yet known how the attacker gained entry, but some parents claim he had climbed a wall to avoid security at the main entrance.
Speaking to The Sun yesterday, others suggested the teen had been wearing his school uniform to remain undetected.
After arriving, the suspect is said to have entered a first floor classroom – understood to be a lesson – in the lower school.
As he walked through the door, he reportedly sprayed a substance – not believed to be noxious – at one of the pupils.
The teen is then alleged to have stabbed a 13-year-old boy in the class.
At this point, it was reported that the fire alarm had been activated and terrified pupils were banging on the windows in a desperate bid for help.
Cops say the suspect stabbed his third victim, a 12-year-old boy, while heading down the hallway and stairs.
One student is understood to have been stabbed in the midriff, the other near his neck.
After allegedly launching his final attack, the teen is said to have fled the school.
One concerned mum, whose daughter was in the next classroom, said she saw blood “smeared on a window” when she was finally allowed to leave.
Cops receive reports of two stabbings – 12.39pm
The Met was first alerted to the horror just before 12.40pm, following reports that two students had been stabbed.
Armed officers were then urgently scrambled to the scene.
Upon arrival, a manhunt was launched to find the suspect and the school was plunged into lockdown.
A sixth-form student told The Sun he had been heading towards the Lower School at lunchtime, but was informed he “couldn’t come in”.
Emergency crews arrived at the school and rushed the stab victims – both in a “serious condition” – to hospital for urgent treatment.
The schoolboys are now in stable condition, the force has since confirmed.
The Met was first alerted to the horror just before 12.40pmCredit: SWNS
In a statement just after 2pm, Kingsbury High School said there had been a ‘serious incident’Credit: SWNS
The suspect, a British national, remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murderCredit: PA
Surrounding areas were then cordoned off by officers as enquiries were being made to try and locate the suspect.
In a statement issued just after 2pm, Kingsbury High School said there had been a “serious incident” which was “under control”.
Concerns raised over child spotted at a mosque – 4.15pm
At around 4.15pm, cops were called by a concerned member of the public after spotting a child at a nearby mosque.
Officers quickly rushed to the scene, where they arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder.
The force do not believe the suspect had any connection to the mosque and his presence there may have been coincidental.
Hours later, at around 7pm, child witnesses and their parents were allowed to leave the school.
Some were given a lift home in police , while others walked home if they lived in the nearby area.
Local Maeve O’Callaghan-Harrington said children could be heard sobbing as they left the school.
The suspect, a British national, remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police have searched three premises and are interviewing 30 to 40 witnesses after the secondary school stabbing.
Cops said “highly trained and specialist officers” were carrying out these interviews.
Counter-terror police took over the investigation, but the horror is no longer being treated as a terrorist incident.
Prime Minister Sir described the alleged stabbing as an “appalling attack”.
Speaking at , he said: “My thoughts, and I’m sure the thoughts of the whole House, are with the two children stabbed at Kingsbury High School.
“We thank the police for their rapid response. It’s important now that we give them the space to pursue their investigation.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan from Counter Policing London, issued an update on the case yesterday.
She said: “The suspect remains in custody and our focus is now to gather as much evidence as possible to help progress the investigation.
“At this stage we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. Based on what we know now it appears he was acting alone.”
Police have searched three premises and are interviewing 30 to 40 witnessesCredit: Reuters
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