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| Two boys seriously injured at private school in Devon | Two boys seriously injured at private school in Devon |
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| Blundell's School is a private school in Tiverton, Devon | Blundell's School is a private school in Tiverton, Devon |
| Two pupils at a private school are in hospital after being seriously injured in an incident overnight. | |
| A letter sent to parents of children at Blundell's School - in Tiverton, Devon - seen by the BBC, said the incident was being investigated by police. | A letter sent to parents of children at Blundell's School - in Tiverton, Devon - seen by the BBC, said the incident was being investigated by police. |
| The letter said two boys had been seriously injured and were being treated in hospital. | |
| It said it was believed to be an "isolated incident" and there was no ongoing threat or concern. | It said it was believed to be an "isolated incident" and there was no ongoing threat or concern. |
| Bart Wielenga, head of the school, told parents and guardians in the letter there would be a police presence around Petergate, one of the school's boarding houses, for "some time". | Bart Wielenga, head of the school, told parents and guardians in the letter there would be a police presence around Petergate, one of the school's boarding houses, for "some time". |
| Mr Wielenga said in the letter that the school was working closely with police, adding he would be addressing pupils and support would be available. | Mr Wielenga said in the letter that the school was working closely with police, adding he would be addressing pupils and support would be available. |
| He urged parents not to engage in speculation or post on social media. | He urged parents not to engage in speculation or post on social media. |
| Blundell's School - which has fees of £41,325 a school year for a boarder - told the BBC it would not be commenting on the matter at this time. | Blundell's School - which has fees of £41,325 a school year for a boarder - told the BBC it would not be commenting on the matter at this time. |
| Devon and Cornwall Police and South Western Ambulance Service have also been contacted for more information. | Devon and Cornwall Police and South Western Ambulance Service have also been contacted for more information. |
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| Tiverton | Tiverton |