"Two boys, aged 12 and 13, have been stabbed at a school in north-west London, and police are searching for a teenage suspect. The Metropolitan police were called to the scene at Kingsbury high school in Bacon Lane, Brent at 12.40pm on Tuesday to reports that a 13-year-old boy was stabbed. When they arrived at the scene, officers found a 12-year-old boy who had also been stabbed."
"We recognise that this incident will cause considerable concern within the community. We want to reassure local students, parents and local residents that we have deployed significant resources to the area and are doing everything we can to locate the suspect. Our thoughts are with the injured boys and I want to thank the paramedics and doctors who are providing them both with care. We'll provide further updates when we can."
"We want to make you aware that there has been a serious incident at Kingsbury high school today. We are working closely with the relevant authorities and following all necessary procedures. The situation is now under control, and we have already spoken directly with the parents and carers of the students involved. We understand that this will be concerning. At present, it is not possible to enter or leave the school site while the response continues."
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Bacon Lane, Brent, north-west London around 12.40pm on Tuesday. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service attended; one boy was taken to a major trauma centre as a priority and the other was taken to hospital. Officers have identified a teenage boy as a suspect and are urgently searching for him. DCS Luke Williams said police recognise community concern, have deployed significant resources, and thanked paramedics and doctors treating the injured boys. Kingsbury High School said the situation is under control, the site is currently locked down, and parents have been informed. Muhammed Butt described the incident as deeply shocking and thanked emergency services and school staff.
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