Two people, including a Year 11 schoolboy and a school caretaker, have been injured following a knife incident at Manshead Church of England Academy in Caddington, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire Police were called to the school on Dunstable Road at around 1:40pm on Thursday, May 1, after reports emerged that a student was armed with a knife.
Two Injured, Teenager Detained
Police confirmed that a teenager was quickly detained at the scene following reports he was running around with a large Zombie Knife.
Both injured individuals — understood to be the caretaker and a Year 11 pupil — were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The injured parties are said to be in stable condition, and no life-threatening injuries have been reported.
Police Reassure the Public
A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Police said:
We understand this may be concerning for the local community, but we want to reassure everyone that there is no wider threat. We would like to praise the school for their swift and professional response.
Support teams have now been deployed to the school to assist students and staff following the traumatic event.
School and Community Response
Manshead CE Academy acted quickly to contain the situation, and the school remains open under close monitoring.
Parents were informed shortly after the incident, and counselling services are being made available to students affected.
Investigation Underway
The police investigation is ongoing.
No further details about the suspect have been released at this stage, and officers are continuing their inquiries to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Key Details:
- Location: Manshead CE Academy, Dunstable Road, Caddington
- Incident: Knife attack; two injured
- Victims: School caretaker and Year 11 student
- Status: Teenager detained; minor injuries; no wider threat
