A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after three people, including a child, were injured in a knife rampage at a school in Sheffield.

       The Birley Academy in Sheffield was put into lockdown on Wednesday morning, as the suspect allegedly attacked people with a sharp object. All three have been rushed to hospital with all three believed to have been stabbed.

       He has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

       The force added: “Officers are at the scene after responding to reports of an incident involving a sharp object at the school on Birley Lane at around 8.50am.

       “Two adults were checked over at the scene after suffering minor injuries. A child was also checked over after being assaulted.

       “A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.”

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