A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after being stabbed at a Nottingham secondary school.
The 15-year-old was attacked on the grounds of Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology Academy (NUAST) in Dunkirk Road in the Lenton area of the city.
A spokesman from Nottinghamshire Police said the boy was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre with serious injuries and another 15-year-old was arrested.
The two pupils are believed to be known to each other.
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Superintendent at Nottinghamshire Police Chris Pearson said: "This is obviously an unsettling incident to occur on school grounds, and we are working closely with [the school].
"A 15-year-old boy has sustained a stab injury and been sent to QMC for treatment. His injuries are currently believed to be serious.
"His family will be supported by specially trained officers while a thorough investigation is underway. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with this incident.
"We know this is likely to cause alarm and distress across our local community especially for parents and pupils in the area."
Police were called to Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology Academy
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Superintendent Pearson confirmed it was unlikely to be linked to the national "School Wars" social media posts which have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram.
He added: "I also want to stress that there is no wider threat to any other pupils at the school.
"We will be working closely with the school over the coming days to establish what has happened."
A police cordon remain in place outside the school this evening.
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One parent, Ahmed Bashir, said he had seen a heavy police presence outside the school.
He told NottinghamshireLive: "When I arrived police cars had stopped everywhere but wouldn't say anything.
"I crossed my fingers that they were okay. The problem is you can't use phones in there. I tried to call and text my daughter but she didn't respond.
"I was a bit worried. I wondered what was happening."
Headteacher at NUAST Dave Thompson confirmed in a message to parents that a student was stabbed during this afternoon's incident.
The message read: "I am very sorry to inform you there was a serious incident at school today in which a student was stabbed. The incident in the school is now over and is being dealt with by police. We will be open tomorrow as normal.
"Clearly, this has been a very traumatic event for the whole school community and support will be provided for any staff or pupils affected.
"Our thoughts and best wishes are with our students and their families at this incredibly difficult time."
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