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15-Year-Old Boy Charged with Attempted Murder After School Stabbing in Norfolk

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a teenage girl was stabbed at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich. The victim sustained minor injuries and the school was placed in lockdown.

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Incident at Thorpe St Andrew School

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of a teenage girl at Thorpe St Andrew School, a secondary school near Norwich.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, resulting in the victim being taken to hospital with minor injuries.

School Lockdown Measures

During the event, pupils were instructed to switch off their phones and hide under their desks as the school was placed into lockdown at approximately 10:25 GMT, according to reports received by the BBC.

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Police Charges and Court Appearance

Norfolk Police confirmed that the boy has been charged with attempted murder and is scheduled to appear before magistrates on Friday.

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