TERROR cops have launched an investigation after a 14-year-old girl allegedly stabbed a teacher in the neck and injured two pupils.
The schoolgirl remains in police custody following the horror at a school on Plant Hill Road in Blackley, Manchester, on Tuesday morning.
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Police outside the Co-op Academy in Manchester on Tuesday Credit: MEN Media
Three people were injured in the incident, including a teacher who was allegedly stabbed in the neck and two pupils Credit: MEN Media
Counter Terrorism Policing North West has now taken charge of the investigation, supported by Greater Manchester Police, after further inquiries uncovered new information.
Detectives stressed they are keeping an open mind over the motive for the attack and said searches linked to the probe are continuing.
The teenage suspect was initially arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault and detained under the Mental Health Act.
After being assessed by health professionals, she was released back into police custody where she remains.
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Three people were injured in the incident, including a teacher who was allegedly stabbed in the neck and two pupils.
All three have since been discharged from hospital and thankfully did not suffer serious injuries.
Police stressed that the incident has not been declared a terrorist attack at this stage.
Chief Superintendent David Meeney, Commander for Manchester, sought to reassure the community.
He said: “Our local detectives have been investigating this incident at pace ever since we arrested a schoolgirl suspect on Tuesday morning.
“She remains in custody in Manchester.
“This has included ensuring the suspect is checked by health professionals to make an assessment while under the Mental Health Act, and to explore all available evidence to understand why this incident took place.
“Since our last update, further information has come to light that we have made Counter Terrorism Policing North West aware of.
“I know this update will only continue to make our local community concerned by Tuesday’s events.
“There is no information to indicate any further threat, and our local officers continue to be in the area.
“We are here to listen and to act, so please speak to our officers with any concerns.”
Counter terror officers and Greater Manchester Police continue to carry out inquiries as they work to establish exactly what happened and why.
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