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News · 11 February 2026

13-year-old arrested for attempted murder after stabbing two London students

13-year-old arrested for attempted murder after stabbing two London students

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a double stabbing at Kingsbury High School in North London. Police arrived within 13 minutes of the 12:40 PM call, finding two victims aged 12 and 13 in serious condition. While not declared a terrorist incident, Counter Terrorism Policing London leads the investigation due to surrounding circumstances. Officers recovered a weapon and confirmed the suspect remains in custody for questioning.

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