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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Xander Elliards

Teachers hospitalised and pupil injured after attack at Scottish high school

THREE people have been hospitalised and another injured after an attack at a Scottish high school.

Three teachers and a 14-year-old pupil were hurt at Johnstone High School in Renfrewshire on Friday morning.

Other classes were shut inside their rooms while police officers patrolled the corridors, according to reports.

A 16-year-old former pupil has been traced in connection with the incident, police said. They later added that she had been charged and, due to her age, the case would be sent to the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration.

It was confirmed that no weapon was used.

The BBC reported that a video of the incident was taken and is circulating among the school's pupils. 

A Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: “There was an incident at Johnstone High School today involving a former pupil.

“A pupil and three teachers were injured and received appropriate medical treatment.

"Police Scotland attended immediately and the individual involved has been traced, with enquiries ongoing.

“The school continued to operate as normal and senior staff are providing any support needed to staff and pupils impacted by this incident.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.45am on Friday, May 12, 2023, police received a report of a disturbance at a school in the Johnstone area of Renfrewshire.

“Officers attended and four females aged 59, 48, 34 and 14 years were found to have sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.

“The three women aged 59, 48 and 34 years were taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley to be checked over.

“A 16-year-old girl has been charged in connection with the incident and will be reported to the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration."

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