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Girl held over Winterton school stabbing murder bid | Girl held over Winterton school stabbing murder bid |
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A school welfare officer has been seriously injured in a stabbing at a school near Scunthorpe. | A school welfare officer has been seriously injured in a stabbing at a school near Scunthorpe. |
The 61-year-old woman was attacked at about 09:00 BST at Winterton Community Academy. | The 61-year-old woman was attacked at about 09:00 BST at Winterton Community Academy. |
Humberside Police said a 16-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is being questioned by officers. | Humberside Police said a 16-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is being questioned by officers. |
The force said the woman is being treated in hospital for "serious but not life threatening injuries". | The force said the woman is being treated in hospital for "serious but not life threatening injuries". |
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Neither the school nor police gave further details about the victim or her injuries. | |
Ch Supt Christine Wilson said: "There was no disruption to any other children, none of whom witnessed the incident. | |
"Children at the school have not been directly affected by this." | |
Headteacher Gareth Morris said: "We are keen to reassure parents and the community that this is an isolated incident and that the school remains open. | |
"We will support our staff directly affected and will be keeping parents updated throughout the day." | |
Winterton Community Academy, formerly Winterton Comprehensive School, has 518 pupils aged 11 to 16-years-old. |