A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at Thorpe St Andrew School on Laundry Lane in Norfolk. The incident happened at approximately 10:24 AM on Wednesday 11 March 2026, and led to the school being placed in a temporary lockdown while emergency services attended the scene.
A teenage girl was taken to hospital with minor injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening. Norfolk Constabulary confirmed that the girl has since been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for her injuries.
The boy was arrested nearby and taken to the Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife on school premises, and was held in custody to appear at Norwich Youth Court on Friday 13 March 2026.
Armed police and other emergency services were involved in the response on Wednesday morning. Officers have remained at the school and in the local neighbourhood to offer reassurance and support to students, teachers, and parents.
The police have stated that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public. They have also been granted additional time by the courts to continue their investigation into the circumstances of the event.
