North Huddersfield Trust School

The teenager was attacked on Wednesday afternoon, close to the entrance to North Huddersfield Trust School. West Yorkshire Police said a 16-year-old was ...

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The headteacher at a West Yorkshire school has issued a statement after the violent death of one of its pupils.

"Our deepest sympathies go out to the pupil’s family and friends who must feel, as we do, completely devastated. I would urge everyone not to engage in speculation about possible causes or perpetrators and allow the police to make their enquiries. "In order to brief school staff and liaise with available support services, school will not open until 10:30am and only to students who need support following this tragic incident. "West Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent investigation so it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time. “We recognise that an incident of this nature will cause understandable shock and concern in the community, and we are working closely alongside our colleagues at Kirklees District who are increasing their presence in the area to reassure people and keep them updated as our investigation progresses. We will be providing specialist support for any among our community who feel they could benefit.

West Yorkshire Police has launched a murder investigation after the attack near a bus stop outside North Huddersfield Trust School in the Fartown area of the ...

“Our deepest sympathies go out to the pupil’s family and friends who must feel, as we do, completely devastated. I would urge everyone not to engage in speculation about possible causes or perpetrators and allow the police to make their enquiries. “In order to brief school staff and liaise with available support services, school will not open until 10:30am and only to students who need support following this tragic incident. “West Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent investigation so it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time. The teachers came to him afterwards but from his face you could tell he lost consciousness.” Pupils were leaving school after lessons finished at around 2.40pm when the stabbing occurred.

The attack happened at Woodhouse Hill at 2.45pm on Wednesday, close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School.

“Our deepest sympathies go out to the pupil’s family and friends who must feel, as we do, completely devastated. It must have been about half-an-hour after the incident had happened. I would urge everyone not to engage in speculation about possible causes or perpetrators and allow the police to make their enquiries. “It’s very overwhelming, distressing. Mr Fell added: “West Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent investigation, so it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time. We will be providing specialist support for any among our community who feel they could benefit.”