A teenage girl who was arrested after two pupils and a member of staff were injured in a knife attack at a school has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
The 14-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of assault after officers were called to reports of a stabbing at the Co-op Academy in north Manchester on Tuesday morning, according to Greater Manchester Police.
A girl and a boy, both 14, and a 27-year-old male staff member were taken to hospital after the incident and all three have since been released after being assessed, police said on Wednesday evening.
Staff at the school on Plant Hill Road, Blackley, were quick to detain a girl after the incident to ensure no further harm came to students or staff before officers arrived shortly afterwards, the force added.
City of Manchester North Chief Inspector Jon Shilvock said: “Our thoughts are with those that were injured and were caught up in the incident.
“Whilst the physical injuries were not believed to be serious, we know the impact to those that were involved or were witnesses to this will be significant, and we want to reassure our community we are taking this very seriously.
“As our investigation progresses, we are aware that names relating to the incident are being circulated on social media, which are unhelpful for the investigation.
“This is also causing concern with the victims and those that have been impacted, therefore we would stress that people do not speculate regarding this incident.
“Officers will remain in and around the area to provide support to ensure staff, students and the wider community feel safe.
“If you have any concerns, please speak to our officers who are there to support you.”
It is understood that the school placed itself in lockdown after the incident.
