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Teen Charged in School Knife Attack
12 Jun
Summary
- A 14-year-old girl faces attempted murder charges.
- Two pupils and a staff member were injured.
- Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the incident.
A 14-year-old girl has been charged with multiple offenses, including three counts of attempted murder and two counts of possessing a bladed article on school premises. These charges stem from a knife attack that occurred on Tuesday morning at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester.
The incident resulted in injuries to two 14-year-old pupils and a 27-year-old male staff member. Fortunately, all three injured individuals have been discharged from the hospital and did not suffer serious harm.
The investigation has been taken over by counter-terrorism officers due to the specific circumstances, although the incident is not currently classified as a terrorist act. The accused, who was initially detained under the Mental Health Act, has been released into police custody following a health assessment.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculating on the incident, as such actions are causing distress to those affected and hindering the investigation. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
