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13-Year-Old Arrested for Inciting School Violence Online

3/11/2026

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A 13-year-old boy from Sheffield has been arrested by South Yorkshire Police over social media posts encouraging violence among school children.
He faces charges of malicious communications and public order offences, linked to posts tied to the national trend "red v blue school wars."
Insp Katie Hammond said the force will address the issue and support local schools through increased patrols because most children recognize the trend as reckless.

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A 13-year-old boy from Sheffield has been arrested by South Yorkshire Police over social media posts encouraging violence among school children.
He faces charges of malicious communications and public order offences, linked to posts tied to the national trend "red v blue school wars."
Insp Katie Hammond said the force will address the issue and support local schools through increased patrols because most children recognize the trend as reckless.