Teenage boy arrested after girl allegedly stabbed at Norwich school

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Matthew WeaverMarch 11, 2026 at 03:10 PM

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A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Norwich after a teenage girl was allegedly stabbed at a school in Thorpe St Andrew on Tuesday. Police responded to the incident at 10:24 am, and the girl was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The arrested boy is suspected of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and is being questioned. The school was placed on lockdown following the incident, with students remaining in their classrooms. Authorities stated that the stabbing is not related to previous reports of antisemitic chanting at the school. The school is working to support students following this distressing event.

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Ofsted 40% Wymondham police investigation centre 60% Broad Horizons education trust 60% Thorpe St Andrew 70% Norfolk Police ×280% Norwich ×290%

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school stabbing 100% teenage boy arrested 90% grievous bodily harm 80% norwich school 70% minor injuries 60% school lockdown 50% police investigation 50% antisemitic chanting 40%