"The 15-year-old boy was arrested and taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He has since been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife on a school premises. He cannot be named for legal reasons. He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Norwich Youth Court tomorrow morning."
"Pupils were put into lockdown in their classrooms after the incident. The teenage girl who was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the attack has since been discharged. Thorpe St Andrew School said on Thursday that staff remained calm throughout a prolonged and understandably distressing situation."
"Norfolk Police said officers will continue to conduct reassurance patrols both at the school and in the area over the coming days. The school added that the teenage girl was doing well and would be welcomed back to school when she is ready."
A stabbing incident occurred at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich when a 15-year-old boy attacked a teenage girl on Wednesday morning at 10:24am. The school was placed into lockdown following the attack. The boy was arrested and charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife on school premises. He was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear at Norwich Youth Court on Friday. The injured girl sustained minor injuries, was hospitalized, and subsequently discharged. Norfolk Police announced plans for reassurance patrols in the area and at the school in the following days. School staff managed the situation calmly, and the girl was welcomed to return when ready.
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