A 15-year-old boy has been injured following a fight at Duke’s Aldridge Academy in Tottenham, prompting a police response and an internal investigation by the school.
Metropolitan Police were called to the school on Trulock Road shortly before 12pm today (Monday, March 10), after reports of a violent altercation involving students.
Paramedics treated the injured teenager at the scene, and police confirmed that his injuries are not believed to be life-changing.
Despite widespread rumours circulating on social media, the school has stressed that no weapons or knives were involved in the incident.
School Issues Statement
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), a spokesperson for Duke’s Aldridge Academy said:
“We’d like to thank everyone for your patience whilst we continue to investigate and resolve the incident that took place at our school today.
We want to be really clear—although we are aware of rumours of weapons being used, no members of staff saw any weapons and no knives were involved in the incident.”
The school added that the safety and wellbeing of students remains the top priority, and that efforts were made to ensure students were dismissed safely and calmly following the disruption.
Police Investigation Ongoing
So far, no arrests have been made, and officers from the Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
A police spokesperson confirmed:
“Police were called at approximately 11:50am on Monday, March 10, to reports of a fight at a school in Trulock Road, N17. A 15-year-old boy was treated for injuries at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Community Reassurance
The incident has sparked concern among parents and residents in the Haringey area, though school officials and police are urging calm as investigations continue.
Parents can expect further updates directly from the school regarding any developments or additional safety measures being implemented.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Met Police via 101 or report anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.