A 15-year-old boy has died after a stabbing at a school in Sheffield.
The teenager was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but sadly died. His family have been notified, South Yorkshire Police have confirmed.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after the stabbing took place at All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road, South Yorkshire Police said.
Speaking from police headquarters, Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield told reporters at a news conference: “It is with great sadness that I share with you today that a teenager has died following a stabbing at a Sheffield school earlier today.
Police cordon at the scene near All Saints Catholic High School, on Granville Road in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after the stabbing took place at All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road
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“Our thoughts are with the family of the boy, his friends and the whole school community.”
Police were called to the scene shortly after 12.15pm.
The police force said at the time of the incident: “Emergency services are on scene and the school grounds currently remain closed.”
“Granville Road is closed from the tram stop to Fitzwalter Road, and we are urging people to avoid the area while emergency services carry out their work.
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South Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield speaking at the force's headquarters in Sheffield
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“We would like to reassure parents of pupils that we do not deem there to be a further risk at the school and further updates will be shared when possible.”
Images shared on social media show an air ambulance landing near the school while parents congregate at the police cordon.
The closure marks the second time the school has gone into lockdown within a week.
It is the second time that the school has gone into lockdown within a week.
A police cordon in place after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed at a Catholic school
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South Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield confirmed the boy had died in hospital
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According to reports, headteacher Sean Pender sent a message to parents on January 29, saying: “The reason for the lockdown was due to threatening behaviour between a small number of students where threats were made of physical violence.”
One parent said that they were keen to get their child home after they heard rumours about what had happened.
“Until we get kids out and get home and speak with them to find out more, we cannot say more things about it,” they told the BBC.
“Kids were getting panicked, we had a lot of calls, even now.”
Earlier today, Pender contacted parents to inform them of the news, saying: “The police and paramedics are present in school. Once the police allow us to, we will be releasing all students from school.
“I understand the level of anxiety you will be feeling without knowledge of the nature of the incident but at this time I have limited information to share with you whilst we have police and paramedics on site.
“I will endeavour to update you with as much information as possible at the earliest opportunity. We ask for your prayers and support at this time.”
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