A boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the leg with a baiting needle at a school in Wallasey, Merseyside Police said.
St Mary’s College Incident
Police were called to St Mary’s College around 2:25 p.m. on Friday, January 30, following reports that a pupil had been stabbed in the leg with a baiting needle, commonly used for fishing.
The injured boy was taken to hospital for treatment of a puncture wound and remains in a stable condition. Witnesses reported seeing approximately seven police cars and an ambulance at the school gates.
A 13-year-old boy from Rock Ferry was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent under Section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act. He remains in police custody and is awaiting questioning.
Officers attended the school to conduct initial inquiries and provide reassurance to pupils, staff, and parents.
Inspector Ian Wild said, “I know pupils, parents and the wider community will be shocked and saddened to hear a young boy has come to harm in this way at school.”
“The use of any sharp object to inflict harm on others is, of course, never acceptable.”
“We will continue with our enquiries into this incident and provided support to the school into next week through our schools officers and the Safer Schools Partnership.”
“We visit schools right across Merseyside all year round to spell out the dangers of using knives and other weapons, and the serious consequences that both victim and offender can face. The circumstances of this incident demonstrate very clearly why that work is so important.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 26000082360. Information can also be reported via the Merseyside Police website: Report a crime | Merseyside Police or by calling 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website: Giving information | Crimestoppers. In an emergency, always call 999.
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