Three people have been taken to hospital following a "serious assault" at a school in Devon.
Police say the attack happened overnight at the site of Blundell’s private School, Tiverton where the casualties - including two students - sustained multiple serious injuries.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has confirmed a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Officers were called at around 1am this morning following reports of a serious assault which the school is treating as an "isolated incident".
Police say the attack happened overnight at the site of Blundell’s private School, Tiverton where the casualties sustained multiple serious injuries
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Headteacher Bart Wielenga told parents and guardians in a letter that there will be a police presence around one of the school's boarding houses for "some time".
The letter read: "I regret to inform you that there was a serious incident in Petergate during the night. Two boys were seriously injured and are in hospital receiving attention.
"We are confident that this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat or concern.
"The incident is being investigated by the police and there will be a police presence around Petergate for some time.
"The school is working closely with the police as they follow their procedures."
An eyewitness claims that more than 20 police cars were seen at Blundell's this morning, along with an air ambulance.
A local policing commander said there is no wider risk, and officers are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.
Supt Antony Hart added: “This is a very traumatic incident for those involved and the wider school community and we will continue to work closely with the school, providing support to those involved.
“At this time it is understood that all parties involved are linked to the school.
"I am keen to reassure the community that there is no wider risk, and we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.
“Throughout the day we will continue with searches and enquiries in the vicinity of the school while we are in the early stage of our investigation.”
