Six arrested and knife recovered after fight at Doncaster College
Police rushed to the scene at around 12:30 this afternoon
Last updated 19th Mar 2025
Six people are being questioned on connection with a fight at Doncaster College earlier this afternoon, which led to a major police response.
South Yorkshire Police say they received word of the incident at 12:37pm.
Four people were quickly detained when officers arrived on scene at Chappell Drive.
A decision was then made to evacuate the building as searches of the campus were carried out, with a knife later being discovered.
Two further arrests were then made.
One person suffered minor injuries, with nobody else reported as being hurt.
Among those being questioned are:
- A 21-year-old man on suspicion of affray, possession of an offensive weapon and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
- Two 17 year old boys and a 20 year old man, on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
- An 18 year old man on suspicion of affray.
- A 17 year old boy on suspicion of affray and possession of Class B drugs.
All remain in custody.
Officers remain at the college tonight to offer reassurance.
In a statement on social media the college reported that "all students and staff are safe".
Doncaster College will open as normal tomorrow.