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teen was stabbed at Worle Community School in Weston-super-Mare
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The 15-year-old boy
was rushed to hospital with a slash injury to his chest after a row over drugs
and one of the teenagers was handed a knife, a parent said.
Dozens of pupils
witnessed the attack during lunch break last Monday at Worle Community School
in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset.
Some filmed the
stabbing on mobile phones and the footage was circulated online, prompting
talks of a blanket ban on the use of phones during schools hours
Students could also be subject to random
searches of their belongings and lockers.
The victim has been
discharged from hospital following the attack, which has been described as an
"isolated incident" by teachers and police.
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One worried dad has removed his sons aged 15
and 13 out of the school.
He said: "My
son saw the whole thing. It was over drugs. Two students got into a fight and
then one of their friends gave them a knife.
"A teacher ran
away to get help and then the ambulance turned up to take the boy to hospital.
"It happened
in front of lots and lots of students. The boy who was hurt is one of my son's
friends.
He added:
"Trouble has been brewing for a long time it's not like this is out of
the blue.
"Kids have
been taking knives into school for a few years and steroids are rife it's out
of control."
In a letter to
parents, headteacher Peter Binding announced plans to take drastic action to
ensure student safety .
He said: "In
future, should any information come to light, we will enforce the right to
search a student's belongings (without consent) and locker to ensure the safety
of all.
"Should any
student refuse to follow these instructions the parents and the police will be
informed."
He added that the
school will reconsider its policy towards mobile phones with a view to banning
them completely after some students filmed the incident and posted it online.
"Any material
posted on-line could compromise the actions of the police and we would advise
all students to refrain from contributing or posting items," he said.
Counselling is
available to any students who may have been left traumatised by the incident.
Two teenage boys
arrested in connection with the stabbing and have been released on bail.
A 15-year-old was
arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and ABH and has been banned from
entering North Somerset while on bail.
A 16-year-old was
arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, possession of a
bladed article and assisting an offender.
Both boys are due
to answer bail in early May.
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