3 injured as schoolgirl arrested at Co-op Academy Manchester Blackle

Greater Manchester Police were called to Co-op Academy Manchester on Plant Hill Road shortly after the start of the school day.

Emergency services, including police officers, paramedics and an air ambulance, attended the scene as the school was placed into lockdown.

Police confirmed that three people suffered injuries, ‘thought to be knife wounds, although none are believed to be serious at this stage.

Officers arrested a schoolgirl in connection with the incident and investigations remain ongoing.

Images from the scene showed several police and ambulance vehicles stationed both outside the school gates and within the school grounds, while a helicopter was seen circling overhead.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers are currently responding to an incident at a school on Plant Hill Road, Blackley where a schoolgirl has been arrested.

“Three people have been injured, however injuries aren’t believed to be serious at this time.”

The force added that emergency services remain at the scene and are working closely with the school.

Officers also sought to reassure parents and the wider community that there is no ongoing threat.

“There is not believed to be any wider threat to the pupils and staff in the school,” police said.

Co-op Academy Manchester, located on Plant Hill Road in Higher Blackley, serves around 1,600 pupils aged between 11 and 16.

Further updates are expected as enquiries continue.