Two boys remain in hospital after Blundell's School assault

Police have confirmed two boys remain in hospital - one critically ill - following an assault at Blundell's School in Tiverton.

A member of staff who was also seriously injured has been discharged from hospital.

Officers have also said weapons were found at the scene.

Superintendent Antony Hart, Local Policing Commander, said: “We are still establishing what happened in the early hours of this morning and an extensive investigation continues.

“Two teenage boys, who both sustained serious injuries, remain in hospital at this time. One of the boys is in a critical condition and the other is in a stable condition.

“An adult male, who is a member of staff at the school and sustained serious injuries, has now been discharged from hospital.

“Our investigation is being assisted by experts who are assessing the injuries sustained and how they were caused. While we can confirm some weapons were located at the scene, it would not be appropriate to speculate on how these may have been involved while our enquiries continue.

“Our priority is to fully investigate this incident and support the victims, their families and the school community. Our thoughts remain with the injured boys, man and their loved-ones.”

A sixteen year old boy has bee arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent, and remains in police custody.