Investigation Led by Counter-Terrorism Police
Counter-terrorism police have assumed control of the investigation into a stabbing incident at a Manchester school, where two pupils and a teacher sustained injuries.
The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Co-op Academy located on Plant Hill Road in the Blackley area.
A 14-year-old female pupil was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault and was detained under the Mental Health Act. After undergoing an assessment, she was released into police custody, according to Greater Manchester Police.
Counter Terrorism Policing North West stated that it has now "taken primacy for the investigation with the support of Greater Manchester Police."
"Searches relating to the investigation remain ongoing and counter terrorism detectives are keeping an open mind to the motivation of the attack,"the statement added.
"At this time, it has not been declared as a terrorist incident."
Further Information on Victims and Community Response
The injured individuals include a boy and a girl, both aged 14, and a 27-year-old teacher. All have since been discharged from hospital with no serious injuries.
Chief Superintendent David Meeney commented on the developments:
"Since our last update, further information has come to light that we have made Counter Terrorism Policing North West aware of.
I know this update will only continue to make our local community concerned by Tuesday's events.
There is no information to indicate any further threat, and our local officers continue to be in the area. We are here to listen and to act, so please speak to our officers with any concerns."
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