A 12-YEAR-old girl has been arrested after a staff member at a top grammar school was attacked with a pair of scissors.
The youngster was detained at Newport Girls’ High School in Shropshire, which describes itself as “one of the country’s leading girls’ grammar schools.”
She was held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a woman was injured at the school at around 2.25pm on Friday.
Police and ambulance crews were called to the school and the staff member was taken to Princess Royal Hospital in Telford for further checks before being discharged.
West Mercia Police confirmed the 12-year-old arrested girl has since been released on bail.
Headteacher at Newport Girls High School Academy, Mr Adam Jones described it as an “isolated incident”.
He said: “I can confirm there was an isolated incident in school on Friday involving a pupil and a member of staff.
“The member of staff received hospital treatment and has since been discharged. The police were called, and we are assisting them with their enquiries.
“I wish to reassure pupils, families and staff members that we take the safety and well-being of pupils and staff very seriously, and that this was an isolated incident.
“I understand that this may be distressing so additional support is available for any pupil or staff who require it.
“As this is an ongoing police investigation we cannot comment further.”
In a letter sent to parents on Saturday, the headteacher asked pupils to refrain from discussing the matter on social media.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Newport Girls’ High School at 2.25pm on Friday following a report of an assault involving a pair of scissors.
“The victim, an adult, suffered minor injuries during the incident.
“A 12-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and has since been released on bail.”
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “We were called to Newport Girls High School, Wellington Road, Newport at 2.48pm on Friday (November 8).
“One ambulance responded to the scene and treated a woman who had sustained minor injuries. She was conveyed for further checks to Princess Royal Hospital.”
Newport Girls’ High School was rated “outstanding” at its last Ofsted inspection in 2022 and caters for 739 pupils aged 11-18.
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