Girl, 14, charged in connection with triple stabbing at school in Manchester
Suspect detained under Mental Health Act, as police confirm counter-terrorism unit is leading investigation
TL;DR
- A 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder and possessing a bladed article.
- The charges stem from stabbings at the Co-op academy in Blackley, Manchester.
- Two 14-year-old students and a 27-year-old staff member were injured but have been discharged from hospital.
- Counter-Terrorism Policing North-West is leading the investigation, with police keeping an open mind on the motivation.
- The girl was initially arrested on suspicion of assault and detained under the Mental Health Act.
- Students were placed in lockdown following the incident.