A 13-year-old Boy Has Been Formally Charged With Attempted Murder

A 13-year-old boy has been formally charged with attempted murder after a shocking stabbing incident at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London, where two boys aged 12 and 13 were seriously injured, police confirmed on Thursday.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Youth Court later today. He faces multiple charges including:

• Two counts of attempted murder in relation to the stabbing of two pupils.
• Unlawfully and maliciously administering a noxious substance accused of spraying an unnamed substance into the face of a third child.
• Possession of a knife on school premises without lawful authority. Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan, of Counter Terrorism Policing London, described the charges as “extremely serious”, emphasising ongoing support for the victims, their families, and the wider school community. She noted that while the investigation remains active, police are continuing enquiries and liaising closely with local officers.
  The attack occurred on Tuesday lunchtime (10 February) at Kingsbury High School, when officers were called to reports of a stabbing around 12:40 GMT. Two pupils one aged 13 and another 12 were found with stab wounds and rushed to hospital. Both victims remain in stable condition.
  Initial investigations revealed the suspect entered the school grounds and allegedly sprayed an unnamed substance at a third student before attacking the two boys with a knife. A weapon believed to have been used in the incident was recovered by police. Following the attack, the suspect fled the scene and was later arrested in the NW10 area on the same day. Investigation and Police Response
  Due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, the case was transferred to Counter Terrorism Policing London, though officials have not classified the attack as a terrorist incident. Authorities are keeping an open mind regarding motives while continuing an extensive investigation, including interviewing witnesses and analysing evidence.
  Detective Chief Superintendent Flanagan thanked the community and school staff for their cooperation and reiterated that detectives will carry out further enquiries in the area. Community and Official Reactions
  Local leaders and education officials have expressed shock and concern at the violent incident. Brent Council’s leadership described the attack as deeply distressing and echoed condolences to those affected.
  The school community has been left reeling, with parents and pupils describing the day’s events as traumatic. Discussions have already begun about potential strengthened security measures in schools to prevent similar incidents in the future.
  The stabbing comes amid ongoing national discussions in the UK about youth violence and knife crime, with authorities under pressure to balance school safety with wider social interventions. A recent government plan aims at early support for children found in possession of weapons, combining law enforcement with youth support services.