Teenage girls arrested after alleged assault on Knaresborough teacher
Police were called to King James's School on Monday (20 March)
Last updated 22nd Mar 2023
Four teenage girls have been arrested following an alleged assault on a teacher at a school in Knaresborough.
Police were called to King James's School in Knaresborough on Monday afternoon (20 March) following a "disturbance".
One teenager was taken into custody after being arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage, and has since been released on police bail.
Another 16-year-old girl was arrested on suspision of affray on Monday night.
Two other teenage girls were initially arrested to prevent a breach of the peace, although were de-arrested and taken home.
North Yorkshire Police tell us none of those arrested attend King James’s School.
Enquiries are ongoing to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident.