Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at London school

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by PA MediaFebruary 12, 2026 at 10:52 AM

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A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after two students were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London, on Tuesday. The accused, who remains unnamed due to his age, is also charged with administering a noxious substance to a third child and possessing a knife on school grounds. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday. The victims are two boys, aged 12 and 13. Authorities are continuing their investigation and supporting the victims, their families, and the school community. The Crown Prosecution Service emphasized the importance of avoiding any actions that could prejudice the ongoing legal proceedings.

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Westminster Magistrates Court 50% Helen Flanagan 60% Crown Prosecution Service 60% Brent ×260% Kingsbury High School 70% London ×280% Metropolitan Police 80%

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attempted murder 100% school stabbing 90% knife crime 70% secondary school 60% criminal proceedings 60% police investigation 50% noxious substance 50% westminster magistrates court 40%