Police have released details of how the stabbing of two boys aged 12 and 13 unfolded at a school in Brent, as the 13-year-old suspect in the attack was confirmed to be a former pupil.
In an update on Wednesday afternoon, police also confirmed the teenage suspect was arrested after being seen at a mosque hours after the stabbings.
Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan from Counter-Terrorism Policing London said the suspect, a former pupil and British national, arrived at Kingsbury High School in Bacon Lane, Brent, at around 12.30pm on Tuesday.
He went up to a first floor classroom and sprayed a substance towards a pupil, who was not injured and the liquid is not thought to have been noxious.
The suspect then stabbed a 13-year-old boy in the classroom, before he running along a hallway and down a flight of stairs. The suspect then stabbed a 12-year-old boy on the ground floor, before fleeing the school.
Police have said the two victims injuries are “thankfully not life-threatening” and they remain in hospital in a “stable” condition.
Counter-terror police have been leading the probe, but the attack has not been declared a terrorist incident “at this time”.
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Key Points
- 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
- Police say counter-terror officers leading investigation
- Headteacher calls stabbings 'deeply traumatic event'
- Teenager 'pepper sprayed classroom before launching knife attack'
- Offender 'climbed over a wall' to gain entry to the school, according to reports
- Security in London schools to be stepped up if flaws identified by Brent stabbing investigation, says minister
Coverage ends
Wednesday 11 February 2026 21:46 , Matt WattsWe are ending today’s coverage of the investigation into Tuesday’s double-stabbing in a secondary school in Brent, north London.
Read our full report on the latest developments here.
Check back at Standard.co.uk on Thursday for more.
Police not looking for anyone else in connection with incident
Wednesday 11 February 2026 19:28 , Matt WattsPolice have said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the stabbings, as they continue to quiz their teenage suspect.
The boy 13, was arrested soon after 4.15pm on Tuesday, around four hours after the attack.
Detective Chief Superintendent Flanagan said: “In terms of the suspect, we are aware there is much speculation online around the nationality and ethnicity. We can confirm that he is a British national who was born in and lives in the UK.
“We are particularly mindful that this is a child, however, and we will not be releasing or confirming any further details about him that could risk his identification.
“The suspect remains in custody, and our focus is now to gather as much evidence as possible to help progress the investigation.
“I can also confirm that, at this stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. Based on what we know now it appears he was acting alone.”
Police analysing 'large amounts of CCTV footage'
Wednesday 11 February 2026 19:19 , Matt WattsPolice say they have been analysing footage from CCTV at the school as they piece together the events surrounding the stabbings.
Detective Chief Superintendent Flanagan said in her briefing this afternoon: “We have also recovered a large amount of CCTV footage from the school, we have seized devices and we are carrying various forensic enquiries, so there are a number of strands to the investigation that are being progressed at this time.”
Three premises searched and up to 40 witnesses interviewed
Wednesday 11 February 2026 17:11 , Matt WattsPolice have searched three premises and are interviewing 30 to 40 witnesses after the secondary school stabbing.
Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan told a press briefing on Wednesday evening: “We’ve carried out searches across three premises, two addresses connected to the suspect as well as the mosque where the suspect was arrested.
“We have around 30 to 40 witnesses whom we’re interviewing and getting accounts from.
“This is an extremely delicate process given the young ages of many of the witnesses from the school and we are using highly trained and specialist officers to carry out these interviews.”
Stabbings 'not declared terrorist incident at this time'
Wednesday 11 February 2026 17:09 , Matt WattsPolice have said “At this time, the incident has not been declared a terrorist incident.”
Counter-terror police have been leading the probe.
Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan, of Counter Terrorism Policing London,said: “that is because at the outset there was concern that the attack may have had some kind of terrorism motivation.
“In terms of the investigation, currently we are keeping an open mind as to any motivation.
We are exploring a number of different potential motivations for the attack, and at this time, as was the case yesterday evening, the incident has not been declared a terrorist incident.
Suspect was arrested after being seen at mosque
Wednesday 11 February 2026 17:04 , Matt WattsThe teenage suspect was arrested after being seen at a mosque, police said.
Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan told reporters: “Police were called by a member of the public at approximately 4.50pm over concerns of a child that had seen at a mosque in north west London.
“Officers attended shortly after and arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder, and he remains in custody.
“At this point we do not believe the suspect to have any particular connection to that mosque, and at this stage, we think that it may have been coincidental that he ended up in that area, and all of those at the mosque have been incredibly supportive of this investigation.
“At this time, the incident has not been declared a terrorist incident.”
When asked he he had left the mosque by the time he was arrested, she said: “I don’t know the full detail of exactly where he was arrested in terms of location, but he was in the vicinity of the mosque.”
Police release details of how attack unfolded
Wednesday 11 February 2026 16:58 , Matt WattsPolice have released details of how the attack unfolded.
Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan from Counter-Terrorism Policing London said the suspect, a former pupil, arrived at the school at around 12.30pm on Tuesday.
He went up to a first floor classroom and sprayed a substance towards a pupil, who was not injured and the liquid is not thought to have been noxious.
The suspect then stabbed a 13-year-old boy in the classroom, before he running along a hallway and down a flight of stairs. The suspect then stabbed a 12-year-old boy on the ground floor, before fleeing the school.
Later a member of the public called the police with concerns about the conduct of a boy at a mosque in north west London.
Ms Flanagan said he had no link with the mosque and police believe it is a coincidence that he was there.
He did not pose a threat to the mosque, she said, and members there called the police because he was distressed.
Prime Minister calls attack 'appalling'
Wednesday 11 February 2026 16:45 , Matt WattsSir Keir Starmer has described the stabbings an “appalling attack”.
Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, he said: “My thoughts, and I’m sure the thoughts of the whole House, are with the two children stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Brent, and my heart goes out to everyone affected by this appalling attack.
“We thank the police for their rapid response. It’s important now that we give them the space to pursue their investigation.”
Pupils claim alleged attacker had 'beef' with another boy
Wednesday 11 February 2026 14:21 , Megan HoweThe brother of a girl who attends the school has said pupils say the alleged attacker had "beef" with another boy.
A 32-year-old man, who lives nearby, said his sister was in a nearby classroom when the attack took place.
He went on: "She heard that the boy used the uniform of the school to enter and he had beef with another boy."The man added: "My sister is very scared."
School stabbing suspect 'former pupil who used uniform as a disguise'
Wednesday 11 February 2026 13:49 , Matt WattsThe attacker who stabbed the two boys is thought to be a former pupil who disguised himself in the correct uniform to carry out the attack, according to reports.
Investigators are analysing his devices and going through dozens of witness accounts as they try to establish the motive for the attack.
The grandfather of two pupils at the school said that they believe the suspected offender was a former pupil.
Janti Kalyan, 60, added his grandchildren said the attacker was wearing the school's uniform. He went on: "My grandchildren are traumatised."
A sixth-form student, 18, said he was told the attacker had dressed in his old uniform but then snuck onto the site without being detected.
He told The Sun: “I was going between sites at lunchtime and when I got to the lower school, I was told I couldn’t come in.
“You have to have a pass to be able to come in and from what I’ve heard he had a uniform but came in by sneaking onto the site.”
Metropolitan Police statement in full
Wednesday 11 February 2026 13:01 , Megan HoweDetective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan, of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: "This continues to be a fast-paced investigation and officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London continue to make inquiries into the circumstances.
“I can now confirm that the injuries suffered by the two victims, while serious, are thankfully not life-threatening and they remain in hospital in a stable condition.
“Our thoughts remain with them and their loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. Specialist officers are providing their families with support.
“Increased patrols to reassure the local community will continue today. If you have concerns, we urge you to speak to officers - they are there to help and will remain in the area to offer support and answer any questions.
"The 13-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remains in custody at this time."
Update: Two boys, aged 12 and 13, in a 'serious but stable condition'
Wednesday 11 February 2026 13:00 , Megan HoweIn an update this afternoon, Met Police has confirmed the two victims of the Brent school stabbing are in a serious but stable condition.
Police said this is a fast-paced investigation and officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London are continuing to make inquiries.
A 13-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remains in police custody.
Local reverend sends prayers to the victims
Wednesday 11 February 2026 11:36 , Megan HoweA reverend who lives near the school said local authorities should do more to ensure something like this doesn’t happen again.
Patrick, 63, said: “For something like this to happen in the area, I feel is very bad, especially for children that age to carry knives.
“In a way I also feel that we as parents should do better, you know, give our children confidence enough to go to school knowing that they are safe.
“The school too has a duty to obviously make sure that anybody who comes within their vicinity is safe and secure and I hope that they'll get to the bottom of this and ensure that such a thing does not happen anymore.”
The reverend said his wishes and prayers were with the victims and pupils at the school.
“I pray for the children that their lives will be spared because I hear that they are in a very bad situation,” he said.
“Not only them but I pray the school as well will recover from that trauma.”
Child heard saying 'Mummy, mummy' after attack
Wednesday 11 February 2026 10:17 , Megan HoweLocal resident Maeve O’Callaghan-Harrington said children could be heard sobbing as they left the school yesterday.
“I walked outside and heard one boy saying, ‘Mummy, mummy’,” she told the Daily Mail.
On Tuesday evening, pupils were still being spoken to by police officers in one of the school's halls, more than three hours after the usual school day finished - and some were seen leaving in tears.
The father of one pupil said children were obviously "traumatised by what happened in front of them".
Pupils told local resident the offender was not a pupil at Kingsbury High School
Wednesday 11 February 2026 09:34 , Megan HoweA local resident said that children at the school claimed that the offender was not a pupil at Kingsbury High School.
The woman, who did not wish to be named, said: "I was stood outside when the police came, I didn't know what was going on.
"There was a big presence of police cars and ambulance workers, there was also a helicopter in the air."
She added: "When the children started to come out they looked worried... I spoke to some girls who said that boys had been stabbed.
"Obviously they were worried and said that the boy came from another school.
"They said that one boy was stabbed in the neck."
'We have to deal with the root causes of knife-carrying', says schools standards minister
Wednesday 11 February 2026 08:58 , Megan HoweSchools standards minister Georgia Gould told ITV’s Good Morning Britain: “Knife arches are something that schools can use,” Ms Gould added, but said there were no plans for a nationwide roll-out of arches.
“But I really think we need to not accept that this is something that can routinely happen, that children are carrying knives, we have to deal with the root causes of this.
“Our real focus has been on reducing knife crime.
“We have been working really closely across Brent where this incident happened with the violence reduction unit to do that, to put more support in for young people, and to work closely with schools.”
But pressed about several stabbings of youngsters, she added: “More has to be done to protect children, that is why knife violence has been one of the key priorities of this Government.”
Security in London schools to be stepped up if flaws identified by Brent stabbing investigation, says minister
Wednesday 11 February 2026 08:43 , Megan HoweThe Government “won’t hesitate” to increase security in schools if shortcomings are identified by the investigation into the Brent stabbings, says a minister.
Schools standards minister Georgia Gould, MP for Queen’s Park and Maida Vale, told how the attacks at Kingsbury High School, Brent, north-west London, had “sent shockwaves” through the local community.
She stressed that measures to stop youngsters taking knives into schools were already in place.
Read the full story here.
More security in London schools 'if needed' after Brent stabbings, says minister
Police examining suspect's devices
Wednesday 11 February 2026 08:23 , Megan HowePolice are understood to be examining the suspect's devices and going through dozens of witness accounts as their investigation continues.
Government 'not considering metal detectors in schools'
Wednesday 11 February 2026 08:18 , Megan HoweThe Government is not considering installing metal detectors in schools, according to the schools minister.
Asked about so-called knife arches, Georgia Gould told BBC Breakfast: "It's not something that we're looking at at the moment, but we are taking action on knife violence and in a whole range of ways, in terms of training, in terms of investment, in terms of support for young people."
Government could look at bolstering security in schools in the wake of the stabbing incident in north-west London
Wednesday 11 February 2026 08:10 , Megan HoweThe Government could look into bolstering security for pupils in the wake of the stabbing of two boys in a north-west London school, the schools minister has said.
Asked whether children should get training on terrorism incidents in school, Georgia Gould, an MP in a north London constituency, told Sky News: "This is obviously something that's going to cause a lot of concern for families, but there is already a huge amount of work going on to prevent knife violence, working with teachers, working with schools, to ensure that they that are safe places.
"But in light of what's happened today, we will look into what's happened, the investigation, and if there's more that needs to be done, we won't hesitate to do that."
Ms Gould also said it was an "absolutely horrendous incident" at Kingsbury High School in Brent that had "sent shockwaves through the community".
"All of our thoughts are with the two young victims and and their families."
Attack believed to have taken place in Science classroom
Wednesday 11 February 2026 08:00 , Megan HoweAccording to reports, the attack is believed to have taken place in a Science classroom at the school.
Mr Theodorou, who has a child at the school, called it an “American-style attack”.
Offender 'climbed over a wall' to gain entry to the school, according to reports
Wednesday 11 February 2026 07:44 , Megan HoweAccording to a martial arts teacher, Simon Theodorou, who has a child at the school, the attacker managed to get his way in by “climbing over a wall”.
It is understood the school had security staff on the main gate, which was often locked for the majority of the day.
The attacker is then believed to have entered a classroom with a weapon.
Police question 13-year-old boy arrested over school stabbings
Wednesday 11 February 2026 07:21 , Michael HowieWe are resuming our live coverage of the stabbing of two boys at a school in Brent, north London.
Police will continued to question a 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, as counter terrorism officers lead an investigation into the attack at Kingsbury High School.
According to reports, the offender “climbed over a wall” to gain entry to the school and one of the victims alerted teachers to the attack by pulling the fire alarm.
Coverage ends
Tuesday 10 February 2026 21:47 , Matt WattsWe are ending our coverage this evening of the “shocking” stabbing of two boys, aged 12 and 13 at Kingsbury High School in north London.
Read our full report of the incident here.
Check back at Standard.co.uk tomorrow for the latest on the investigation.
Recap - a summary of what we know so far
Tuesday 10 February 2026 19:56 , Matt Watts•A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbing of two other boys, aged 12 and 13, at a school in north London.
•Counter-terror police are leading the investigation into the stabbings at Kingsbury High School, Brent this lunchtime, but police say they have "not currently declared a terrorist incident".
•The two boys who were stabbed are understood to be in a "serious" condition.
•Police are quizzing the teenager who was arrested hours after a manhunt was launched for a suspect.
•Police have recovered a weapon they believe was used in the stabbings
•They say they are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
Sadiq Khan urges people with imformation to come forward
Tuesday 10 February 2026 19:46 , Matt WattsMayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said "there is no honour in staying silent" as he urged anyone with information to contact the police following the stabbings at a school in north west London.
In the statement issued on Tuesday evening, Sir Sadiq said: "My thoughts are with the family, friends and wider community in Brent following the appalling stabbings today. This awful violence has absolutely no place in our city.
"A suspect has been arrested and I am in close contact with the Met as they investigate this terrible incident. The investigation is in its early stages and it's right the police are investigating every possible element.
"The Met have deployed significant resources to the area and I urge anyone with information to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. There is no honour in staying silent."
Home Secretary calls incident 'shocking attack'
Tuesday 10 February 2026 19:40 , Matt WattsHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said her thoughts and prayers are with two children stabbed in “a shocking attack” at a London school.
She posted on social media site X: “A shocking attack at Kingsbury High School, where two children have been stabbed.
“My thoughts and my prayers are with them, their families and all those affected.
“The police have arrested the suspect, and I would like to thank them for their rapid work in doing so. We must now give them the space to pursue their investigation.”
Pupils 'traumatised by what happened in front of them'
Tuesday 10 February 2026 19:39 , Matt WattsA father of a pupil at Kingsbury High School said children at the school were “traumatised by what happened in front of them” after two boys were stabbed.
Pupils, some of whom were in tears, and parents are still leaving the school after being spoken to by police hours after the end of the school day.
One father, whose child in year eight has been kept in the school as a potential witness, said: “They’re holding up the kids who were in the class.”
The man, who did not wish to be named, added: “Obviously, they must be traumatised by what happened in front of them.”
Suspect 'targeted pupils he knew', says parent
Tuesday 10 February 2026 19:30 , Matt WattsThe Kingsbury High School attacker may have been targeting people he knew, according to a parent of a pupil at the school.
Simon Theodorou, whose daughter attends the school, said “I believe the suspect was said to be going after people that he knew,” he said.
Mr Theodorou, who runs a martial arts school, said: “Sadly, one of my pupils here, he did know him, I’m told.”
He said the shocking incident took place at a “good school,”.
“I believe there’s been the odd incident where kids have produced knives, but I’m sure they’re dealt with very strongly.You can’t legislate for this.”
Education secretary 'heartbroken' by stabbings
Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:58 , Matt WattsThe Education Secretary has said she is “heartbroken” about the stabbings.
In a post on X, Bridget Phillipson said: “I am heartbroken to hear about the stabbings at a school in Brent.
“My heart goes out to the families affected and the young people, teachers & school community at this awful time.
“We are in contact with the school and council to offer support. Investigations are now underway.”
I am heartbroken to hear about the stabbings at a school in Brent.
— Bridget Phillipson (@bphillipsonMP) February 10, 2026
My heart goes out to the families affected and the young people, teachers & school community at this awful time.
We are in contact with the school and council to offer support. Investigations are now underway.
Pupils still being spoken to by police at school
Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:56 , Matt WattsPupils are still being spoken to by police officers in one of the school’s halls, more than three hours after the usual school day finished.
As it rained heavily, two police officers stood guard at the entrance to the car park of Kingsbury High School, as their colleagues continued their enquiries inside.
Headteacher calls stabbings 'deeply traumatic event'
Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:53 , Matt WattsThe headteacher of Kingsbury High School, where two boys have been stabbed, has said it has been “a deeply traumatic event for the whole school community” in a letter to parents and carers.
Alex Thomas said: “I am very sorry to inform you that there was a serious incident at school today in which two students were stabbed. Our thoughts and best wishes are with our students and their families at this incredibly difficult time.
“We would also like to thank the emergency services for their swift response and our staff for the calm and dedicated way they supported students throughout the day. Students in the Lower School were kept in the playground at the request of the police while they began their investigations, they were incredibly patient and respectful of others during this time.”
He said the Lower School will be closed on Wednesday and students should stay at home but the Upper School will be open for students in Years 10-13.
“I fully appreciate that this will be very upsetting news to hear and, as you can imagine, this has been a deeply traumatic event for the whole school community,” he continued.
“The situation is under control, but a live investigation is taking place. We are working closely with the authorities and I will provide further updates as soon as I am able to share confirmed information. Please keep the students and their families in your thoughts.”
Met Police statement in full
Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:25 , Matt WattsHere is the statement from Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams in full:
"I’m Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams and I’m responsible for policing in north west London. I’m here today to provide an update in relation to an incident which took place at Kingsbury High School in Brent earlier.
"Officers were called to Bacon Lane at around 12:40hrs following a report that a 13-year-old boy had been stabbed. Armed and local officers were on the scene within 13 minutes of the 999 call.
"On arrival, we were made aware that a 12-year-old boy had also been stabbed and both boys have been taken to hospital .
"We await an update on how they are, though we understand their conditions to be serious. The thoughts of everyone at the Met are with them and their loved ones, and we want to thank the doctors and nurses who are providing the boys with urgent care.
"The suspect - who we believe to be 13 - left the scene following the stabbing.
"After urgent enquiries our officers arrested him and also recovered a weapon which we believe to have been used in the stabbing.
"The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning by our officers.
"This is a fast-moving and developing investigation, but we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.
"At this very early stage, we are keeping an open mind as to any motivation behind this attack. However, due to the surrounding circumstances, the investigation is now being led by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London, who are working closely with our local officers in response to this incident.
"This has not currently been declared a terrorist incident and the investigation team will now be working at pace to gather any evidence and to establish the full circumstances of what has happened as quickly as possible.
"I absolutely recognise that this incident will cause considerable concern - especially among our local community, students and parents of the school. I hope the news that we’ve arrested and detained the suspect will provide some reassurance, but our officers will remain in the area to offer support and answer any questions.
"We’d encourage anyone with concerns or further information to speak to them.
"We’ll provide further updates as additional facts emerge.”
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:20 , Matt WattsA 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbing of two boys, aged 12 and 13, at Kingsbury High School, the Metropolitan Police have said.
Giving an update on the police investigation, Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, said the stabbed boys were understood to be in a “serious” condition.
He said due to the surrounding circumstances, the investigation is now being led by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London.
But he said the stabbings have “not currently been declared a terrorist incident .”
First pictures from the scene
Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:01 , Matt WattsFirst pictures are emerging of the police presence at Kingsbury High School.
A heavy police presence remains in the area around the school as efforts continue to locate the teenage suspect.
A photo showed a police van at the school gates.
Council leader says 'horrifying' young person had weapon
Tuesday 10 February 2026 17:58 , Matt WattsThe leader of Brent Council has said it is “horrifying to think of how someone so young came to be in possession of a weapon capable of causing such harm”.
Councillor Muhammed Butt, leader of Brent Council, said: “This is a deeply shocking and distressing incident, and our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured, their families and the whole school community.
“No parent should ever have to fear for their child’s safety at school, and it is horrifying to think of how someone so young came to be in possession of a weapon capable of causing such harm.
“I want to thank the emergency services and school staff for their swift response. We will remain in close contact with the Metropolitan Police, and Brent Council will offer our full and unlimited support to the staff, pupils and families affected.”
Local MP 'shocked and saddened'
Tuesday 10 February 2026 17:34 , Matt WattsLocal MP Bob Blackman has said he is “shocked and saddened” after the incident at Kingsbury High School.
The Conservative MP for Harrow East, and Chairman of the 1922 Committee, shared a statement on social media.
My statement on the deeply shocking and saddening news at Kingsbury High School this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/RWoSa2slUa
— Bob Blackman (@BobBlackman) February 10, 2026
Suspect 'pepper sprayed classroom before launching knife attack'
Tuesday 10 February 2026 17:08 , Matt WattsA parent of a pupil at the school says she told him what had happened.
Simon Theodorou, a martial arts teacher, said his daughter had been in the same classroom just an hour before the attack.
He told Metro: “She told me a kid climbed into the school because they have good security over there. He had to go over a wall. He was looking for pupils he knew.
‘Apparently, he pepper-sprayed a classroom. One of the pupils saw what was happening and pulled a fire alarm. He chased him and stabbed them in the neck. I’m not too sure what happened to the other boy.’
He added: “I just ran a seminar on knife mitigation and how to survive a knife injury, it is all too timely.
“To be honest, all youngsters are carrying weapons; they don’t realise what happens when you pull a knife and the repercussions. I’m shaken as well; it could have been my child.”
Where exactly did stabbings take place?
Tuesday 10 February 2026 16:48 , Matt WattsIt is understood the stabbings took place at Kingsbury High School’s lower school.
Police said they were called to Bacon Lane, which is where the lower school is based, and where pupils aged 12 and 13 would be expected to be studying.
The school’s upper school is on a nearby site in Prince’s Avenue.
Kingsbury High School has academy status and provides an education for nearly 2,000 children age 11 to 18 over its two sites.
One boy taken to major trauma centre
Tuesday 10 February 2026 16:33 , Matt WattsOne of the schoolboys who was stabbed has been taken to a major trauma centre, the London Ambulance Service has confirmed.
The extent of their injuries still remain unclear at this time.
A LAS spokesperson said: “We were called at 12.41pm today (10 February) to reports of a stabbing on Bacon Lane, NW9.
“We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, incident response officers an advanced paramedic, a paramedic from our tactical response unit and a clinical team manager. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance.
“We treated two patients in total. We took one patient to hospital and the other as a priority to a major trauma centre.”
Police 'doing everything they can to locate suspect'
Tuesday 10 February 2026 16:24 , Matt WattsDetective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in north west London, has said “significant resources” have been placed in the area” as they hunt the teenage suspect in the double-stabbing.
He said: “We recognise that this incident will cause considerable concern within the community. We want to reassure local students, parents and local residents that we have deployed significant resources to the area and are doing everything we can to locate the suspect.
“Our thoughts are with the injured boys and I want to thank the paramedics and doctors who are providing them both with care.
“We’ll provide further updates when we can.”
School on lockdown as police hunt suspect
Tuesday 10 February 2026 16:22 , Matt WattsKingsbury High School has released a statement in which it says it is not possible to enter or leave the site amid the ongoing police repsonse.
The statement reads: “We want to make you aware that there has been a serious incident at Kingsbury High School today. We are working closely with the relevant authorities and following all necessary procedures.
“The situation is now under control, and we have already spoken directly with the parents and carers of the students involved.
“We understand that this will be concerning. At present, it is not possible to enter or leave the school site while the response continues. We will provide further updates as soon as we are able to share confirmed information.”
