Kingsbury High School sufferer replace as suspect ‘ex-pupil who used uniform as a disguise’

On Feb 11, 2026

A 13-year-old suspected of stabbing two boys at a secondary school is thought to be a former pupil who disguised himself in the uniform to carry out the attack, according to the Press Association.

Two pupils at Kingsbury High School, in Brent, north-west London, were left seriously injured after being stabbed at lunchtime on Tuesday (February 10).

In an update on Wednesday (February 11), Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan said the victims were in a stable condition in hospital, and their wounds, although serious, are “thankfully not life-threatening”. They boys who were stabbed are aged 12 and 13.

Police said the suspect fled the scene and was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Investigators are analysing his devices and going through dozens of witness accounts as they try to establish the motive for the attack.

A grandfather of two pupils at the school claimed that they believe the suspected offender was a former pupil.

Kingsbury High School Roe Green stabbing. // Kingsbury High school has issued out a statement: "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.
Photo released 10/02/2026 — Police have given an update on the victims of the Kingsbury High School incident
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Janti Kalyan, 60, added his grandchildren allege the attacker was wearing the school’s uniform. He went on: “My grandchildren are traumatised.”

Detective 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.

Police outside Kingsbury High Lower School the day after the stabbing of two boys at the school. Residents have called for beefed up security and metal detectors following a double stabbing at a north London school. Kingsbury High Lower School, in Brent, was closed today (February 11) after two boys - aged 12 and 13 - were stabbed on Tuesday.Another 13-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while police say a weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing has been recovered. — The school remains closed as police continue at the scene
(Image: James Linsell Clark / SWNS)

“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.”

Schools minister Georgia Gould told Sky News that the Government could look at bolstering security in schools in the wake of the stabbing, but ruled out installing metal detectors.

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.

Police have said they are “keeping an open mind as to any motivation behind the attack”.

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