A council leader has described the stabbing of two boys at Kingsbury High School as “an unthinkable act of violence”, following the recent attack at the secondary school.
The attack took place at the school on Bacon Lane in Brent, north-west London, at around 12.40pm on Tuesday, February 10.
Both victims, aged 12 and 13, remain in hospital but are now in a stable condition.
Councillor Muhammed Butt, leader of Brent Council, said: "Yesterday, our very special community in Brent was shattered by an unthinkable act of violence.
READ MORE:
- Kaleidoscope festival 2026 announced at Alexandra Palace
- KFC branch on busy London high road given worst possible hygiene rating
- 'Much-loved' community pub faces uncertain future over one complaint
"It has left families, friends, students, staff, and residents across the borough deeply shaken.
"Our thoughts today remain with the two boys in hospital, thankfully now in a stable condition and I wish them well with their recovery at this unimaginably difficult time.
"I also want to pay tribute to the teachers and staff led by the Headteacher Alex Thomas at Kingsbury High: you protected your students and showed extraordinary care and courage.
"Council colleagues will continue to do everything possible to support the school for as long as needed, including regular contact with the Headteacher and co-ordinating wellbeing support for staff and pupils.
"Knife crime is neither normal nor inevitable.
"We must never allow ourselves to accept this as just another part of life in this city and this country.
"As a society, we must do far more to tackle the anger, fear and pain that too many young people are carrying.
"This is not the Brent of my childhood, and we cannot accept it as the Brent of our children’s future.
"My message to young people today is simple, if you are struggling, reach out.
"Talk to someone you trust and ask for help, because you do not have to carry your troubles alone.
"Do not go out into the world with hate in your heart – there is always another path, and there are always people who care about you."
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.
The Metropolitan Police said the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with possession of a knife on school grounds.
What happened at Kingsbury High School?
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were stabbed at Kingsbury High School on Bacon Lane in Brent at about 12:40 GMT on Tuesday, February 10.
Police were initially called to reports that a 13-year-old had been injured.
A second boy was later found at the scene with stab wounds and both were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, where they were later said to be in a stable condition.
The school’s lower site was closed early and pupils were dismissed while officers remained at the scene.
Police carried out patrols in the surrounding area, including near Roe Green Park.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested at about 4:50pm at a mosque in the NW10 area on the same day.
He has since been charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a knife on school premises. He cannot be named for legal reasons.
The boy will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Youth Court later this morning, Thursday, February 12, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
T/Commander Helen Flanagan, from Counter Terrorism Policing London, said the charges were “extremely serious” and confirmed that detectives continue to carry out enquiries in the area.
She said police were supporting the victims, their families and the wider school community, and thanked local residents for their assistance.
Share