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Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After School Stabbing

2/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A 13-year-old former pupil has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing two classmates, ages 12 and 13, at Kingsbury High School in Brent, London, on February 10.
Witnesses said the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" during the attack.
Investigation is led by the Metropolitan Police Counter-Terrorism Unit, which has not classified the incident as terrorism.
The suspect disguised in school uniform fled the scene and was arrested near a mosque.

History

Historical Context

The 7/7 bombings in London on July 7, 2005, marked the UK's deadliest terrorist attack since the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, killing 52 people and injuring nearly 800. The attacks, executed by Islamist extremists, prompted heightened counter-terrorism measures. The recent stabbing incident at Kingsbury High School, where a suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar," reflects ongoing concerns about youth radicalization and public safety in the UK.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old former pupil has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing two classmates, ages 12 and 13, at Kingsbury High School in Brent, London, on February 10.
Witnesses said the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" during the attack.
Investigation is led by the Metropolitan Police Counter-Terrorism Unit, which has not classified the incident as terrorism.
The suspect disguised in school uniform fled the scene and was arrested near a mosque.

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