Boy, 15, airlifted to hospital after being stabbed repeatedly in school

The youngster was attacked at Walney School in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, at around 10.10am and police said he suffered “multiple stab wounds”. He was dashed in an air ambulance to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in West Derby, Liverpool.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested at around 10.40am near Barrow train station on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

Officers remain at the school, which caters for approximately 500 children, and say there is no further threat, Manchester Evening News reports.

Cumbria Constabulary said: “Police can reassure the public and parents that there is no perceived wider threat.” 

Ofsted ruled the school “required improvement” after its last inspection in November 2018.

Headteacher John Richardson said in a statement today: “We are currently working with Cumbria Police following a stabbing on school premises involving two students.

“The victim has been taken to hospital having suffered serious injuries and another boy has been arrested by Cumbria Police. There is no ongoing risk to other pupils.

“The whole school community is in shock at these events and all our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his family.

“The school day is now continuing while police officers remain on site as part of their ongoing investigation, which we are of course supporting.

“Support for students affected by the incident is available in school and we will provide further updates when we can.”