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Two men arrested after boy, 17, injured by sword

Two men arrested after boy, 17, injured by sword

Summary

Police arrested two men after a 17-year-old boy suffered a superficial wound in a suspected sword attack in Tuffley, Gloucester. Two nearby schools went into lockdown, and both men remain in custody for questioning.

Key Facts

  • Police attended the incident on Chalford Road at 08:50 GMT on Friday.
  • Police said two males, one carrying a sword, were seen chasing two boys.
  • A 17-year-old boy suffered a superficial wound believed to have been caused by a sword.
  • The second boy was not injured.
  • A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray.
  • An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray.
  • St Peter's High School and Willow Primary Academy were placed in lockdown.
  • A woman previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was released on police bail.
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