A 13-year-old boy has been formally charged with attempted murder following a violent incident at a secondary school in north-west London that left two pupils with stab wounds. The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, according to a statement released by the Metropolitan Police.
Serious Charges Filed Against Young Suspect
The young defendant faces multiple serious charges including the attempted murder of two boys aged 12 and 13. Additionally, he has been charged with unlawfully and maliciously administering a noxious substance to a third child, who was allegedly sprayed with an unnamed substance during the incident. The boy also faces a separate charge of possessing a knife on school premises without good reason or lawful authority.
Violent Sequence of Events at Kingsbury High School
The disturbing events unfolded at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London, during lunchtime on Tuesday. According to police reports, the suspect, identified as a former pupil of the school, allegedly entered a first-floor classroom and sprayed a substance toward one child who fortunately escaped injury.
The situation escalated dramatically when the teenager then allegedly stabbed a 13-year-old boy within the classroom environment. Following this initial attack, the suspect reportedly ran downstairs where he stabbed another victim, this time a 12-year-old boy, before fleeing the school premises.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
Law enforcement authorities arrested the suspect at approximately 4:15 PM near a mosque in the NW10 postcode area of north-west London. The arrest followed an intensive search operation that mobilized significant police resources throughout the local community.
Temporary Commander Helen Flanagan from Counter Terrorism Policing London addressed the seriousness of the charges, stating: "These are extremely serious charges against a young boy, and we continue to support the victims and their families, as well as the wider school community following this shocking incident."
Commander Flanagan emphasized that while charges have been filed, the investigation remains active with detectives continuing to carry out enquiries in the local area. She acknowledged the cooperation of local policing colleagues in Brent and expressed gratitude toward the school and wider community for their support during the investigation.
Legal Proceedings and Public Interest Considerations
A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that prosecutors have determined sufficient evidence exists to bring the case to court and that pursuing criminal proceedings serves the public interest. The spokesperson highlighted the close collaboration between prosecution services and police investigators throughout the process.
The CPS spokesperson issued a crucial reminder regarding legal protocol: "We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial. It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised broader questions about school safety and youth violence in the London area. As the legal process moves forward, authorities continue to provide support to those affected by the traumatic events at Kingsbury High School.
