Counter-terrorism unit leads inquiry into stabbing of two boys at north London school

A police counter-terrorism unit was on Tuesday night leading the inquiry into the stabbing of two boys aged 13 and 12 at a school in north-west London.

Police were called to Kingsbury high school in Brent on Tuesday afternoon after reports that a 13-year-old boy had been stabbed. When they arrived at the scene, officers found a 12-year-old boy who had also been stabbed.

Police said a 13-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

DCS Luke Williams, who leads policing in north-west London, said both injured boys were in a serious condition and police were awaiting a further update.

Read more: The Guardian (UK)