Boy, 15, dies after stabbing at UK school as teenager in police custody

A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police said. All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, had reported to parents that a “serious incident” happened earlier today. Messages sent to families say: "Students will be released when police give permission.”

A teen was stabbed at the school at about 12.17pm while another teenage boy was detained by the police. And now the death of the teen has been confirmed.

Speaking outside the force’s headquarters, South Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Lindsey Butterfield said: “It is with great sadness that I share with you today, a teenager has died following the stabbing at a Sheffield school earlier today.

"Our thoughts are with the family of the boy, his friends and the whole school community. At 12.17pm, emergency services were called to All Saints Catholic High School on Granville Road.

“The victim, a 15-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries and despite the best efforts of the ambulance service, he sadly died a short time later. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in our custody at this time.

“We know that what has happened will cause significant distress and concern. “I would like to reassure you that our officers will remain on scene and in the local area to offer reassurance to parents, staff and local residents as our investigation continues.

“Although we are in the early stages of our inquiries, we are working at pace to build a full picture of how this tragedy has unfolded."

She went on to urge anyone with information to get in touch. This is the second time in less than a week All Saints’ has been locked down - although pupils were released earlier today, year group by year group, at around 2.50pm.

Staff and pupils were given the “stay put” order on January 29 over “threats of violence" between “a small number of students.”

This first incident led to those involved being “escorted off the premises.” No violence or injuries were reported on January 29.

An anonymous parent has commented: "This is frightening to hear so soon after a previous incident and I hope and pray everyone is okay and the incident is resolved peacefully.

“Now is not the time for recriminations but the school will have some serious questions to answer in the coming days.”