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Sheffield school attack: Boy, 17 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Sheffield school attack: Boy, 17 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
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Police were called to Birley Academy at about 08:50 BST on Wednesday A 17-year-old boy is being held in custody on suspicion of attempted murder
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were injured in an attack at a school in Sheffield. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were injured in an attack at a school in Sheffield.
Two adults and a child have been taken to hospital following the incident at Birley Academy on Birley Lane. Two adults and a child were treated at the scene following the incident at Birley Academy on Birley Lane.
Both adults suffered minor injures while the child was being "checked over", South Yorkshire Police said Both adults suffered minor injures while the child was being "checked over", South Yorkshire Police said.
The force said officers responded to reports of an incident involving a "sharp object" at about 08:50 BST The force said officers responded to reports of an incident involving a "sharp object" at about 08:50 BST.
A police spokesperson said: "A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.A police spokesperson said: "A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.
"Police will remain at the scene throughout the day to provide assurances to those in the school and the local community.""Police will remain at the scene throughout the day to provide assurances to those in the school and the local community."
'Doors were locked'
In a email from the school to parents, seen by the BBC, head teacher Vicky Hall said there had been "an incident" but that "all staff and students are safe".
Speaking at the scene, Sophie Jones said she had received a text message from her daughter saying the school was "in lockdown, the lights had gone off, the doors were locked and she was hiding under her desk".
"It was really scary. I asked if she was joking because it seemed a really surreal situation.
"She has told me she was OK since then and I'm quite reassured that she is safe."
Police were called to Birley Academy at about 08:50 BST on Wednesday
Another woman at the scene said she had come straight from work after being alerted by her son.
"He said 'if you know what's happening or have seen on social media just know I'm safe, there's been a lockdown'," she said.
"I will feel better once I see him, in these circumstances you are always going to worry even with the school telling you that your child is fine."
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