A 13-year-old boy, identified as a former student, is suspected of stabbing two students at Kingsbury Secondary School in Brent, North West London. The police confirmed that the altercation began when the perpetrator entered a classroom and sprayed a substance on one student before attacking a 13-year-old with a knife. He then proceeded to stab a second victim, a 12-year-old, as he fled down the corridor.

The incident, which took place on a Tuesday, has not been characterized as a terrorist attack according to police statements. Helen Flanagan, the school’s headmistress, provided details to the media, emphasizing that it was a serious incident but not linked to wider terror activity. The investigation is being led by the Counter Terrorism Police, yet authorities have not found any credible evidence to classify it as such.

The suspect was apprehended after being spotted at a mosque, where police mentioned he was there by chance. The circumstances surrounding the attack and subsequent arrest raise critical questions about school safety and the potential motivations behind such violence, prompting discussions about preventative measures and mental health support for students.