Emergency services rushed the school on Friday afternoon after a pupil was allegedly stabbed before being rushed to hospital
A pupil has been stabbed in the leg at a school sparking a police investigation with a teenager arrested.
Merseyside Police were called to St Mary’s College in Wallasey at around 2.25pm on Friday, January 30, after receiving reports that a pupil had been attacked with a baiting needle, commonly used for fishing. The boy, who was stabbed in the leg, was taken to hospital for treatment to a puncture wound and remains in a stable condition.
Witnesses reported seeing around seven police cars and an ambulance at the school gates following the incident.
The force said 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 due to be questioned.
Officers attended the school to carry out initial enquiries and to provide reassurance to pupils, staff and parents following the incident, reported the Liverpool Echo.
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 on this incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 26000082360. You can also report information via our website: Report a crime | Merseyside Police or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: Giving information | Crimestoppers. In an emergency always call 999.
