Boy, 17, is arrested for attempted murder after three people injured at Sheffield secondary school

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were injured in a horror attack at a school in Sheffield.

Police were scrambled to Birley Community College this morning following reports that child had been injured with a sharp object. 

The child was given medical attention following the assaults and two other adults were also found to be injured. 

The 17-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into police custody where he remains. 

In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said: 'Officers are at the scene after responding to reports of an incident involving a sharp object at the school on Birley Lane at around 8.50am.

'Two adults were checked over at the scene after suffering minor injuries.

'A child was also checked over after being assaulted.

'A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.'

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