Specialist support offered to students after teenager stabbed in Huddersfield
The 15-year-old died after it happened outside North Huddersfield Trust School yesterday.
Last updated 22nd Sep 2022
North Huddersfield Trust School has released a statement, after a pupil was stabbed yesterday afternoon.
Police were called just before 3pm, the boy was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time after.
A statement from Andrew Fell, who is the Headteacher at the school said:
"It is with enormous sadness that I must tell you that following an incident on Woodhouse Hill Road yesterday, one of our pupils has tragically lost their life.
"The pupil was taken by ambulance to hospital after the incident but despite the most valiant of efforts, medical staff were unable to save their life.
"This is truly shocking news for our pupils, your children, and our staff. We will be providing specialist support for any among our community who feel they could benefit.
"Thursday 22 September 2022:
"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. Further communication will follow later this morning. Thank you for your support.
"West Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent investigation so it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time. I would urge everyone not to engage in speculation about possible causes or perpetrators and allow the police to make their enquiries. A statement has been released.
"Our deepest sympathies go out to the pupil’s family and friends who must feel, as we do, completely devastated. They have lost a loved one and we have lost a wonderful student from our school community.
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