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Teenage girl arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after school officer suffers non-life threatening stab wounds | Teenage girl arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after school officer suffers non-life threatening stab wounds |
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A 16-year-old schoolgirl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a welfare officer was stabbed at a secondary school. | A 16-year-old schoolgirl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a welfare officer was stabbed at a secondary school. |
The victim, a 61-year-old woman, suffered non-life threatening wounds in the attack just before 9am at Winterton Community Academy in North Lincolnshire, Humberside Police said. | |
In a statement, the force said the schoolgirl, a student at the academy, was being questioned by officers. | In a statement, the force said the schoolgirl, a student at the academy, was being questioned by officers. |
None of the other children witnessed the attack, according to Chief Superintendent Christine Wilson. | |
She said: "Staff at the school and police officers responded to this isolated incident very quickly, and one person is currently in custody as a result. | |
"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." | |
Parents were alerted of the "serious incident" by text on Monday morning. | |
Headteacher Gareth Morris said the attack was an "isolated incident" and the is remaining open. | |
He 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." |