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Two men arrested after boy, 17, injured by sword

By BBC News · Published by Everything Blog

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The altercation took place on Chalford Road around 08:50 GMT on Friday when two individuals pursued a pair of youths. A 17-year-old victim suffered a superficial injury from the bladed weapon, while another boy managed to escape unharmed. Suspects aged 18 and 19 were apprehended on offenses including affray and assault, while nearby schools enforced strict safety protocols.

Key points

Both young men suspected in the Friday morning armed assault remain in police custody.: Both young men suspected in the Friday morning armed assault remain in police custody.
The morning violence on Chalford Road prompted prolonged safety lockdowns at two neighbor…: The morning violence on Chalford Road prompted prolonged safety lockdowns at two neighboring local educational facilities.
One targeted youth escaped the incident completely unhurt despite being actively chased a…: One targeted youth escaped the incident completely unhurt despite being actively chased alongside the injured victim.

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Two men have been arrested after a teenager was injured in a suspected sword attack.

St Peter's High School and Willow Primary Academy in Gloucester were put into lockdown after the incident on Chalford Road in Tuffley at 08:50 GMT on Friday. Police said a 17-year-old had a wound "believed to have been caused by the sword".

A 19-year-old man from Gloucester was arrested overnight on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray.

An 18-year-old, also from Gloucester, has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray.

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Both men remain in police custody for questioning.

Two males, one with a sword, had been seen chasing two boys, according to police on Friday.

One of the victims, 17, suffered a "superficial wound believed to have been caused by the sword".

The other boy involved was not injured.

Gloucestershire Police also said that a woman who had previously been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender had been released on police bail.

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The altercation took place on Chalford Road around 08:50 GMT on Friday when two individuals pursued a pair of youths. A 17-year-old victim suffered a superficial injury from the bladed weapon, while another boy managed to escape unharmed. Suspects aged 18 and 19 were apprehended on offenses including affray and assault, while nearby schools enforced strict safety protocols.

Key Points

Both young men suspected in the Friday morning armed assault remain in police custody.: Both young men suspected in the Friday morning armed assault remain in police custody.
The morning violence on Chalford Road prompted prolonged safety lockdowns at two neighbor…: The morning violence on Chalford Road prompted prolonged safety lockdowns at two neighboring local educational facilities.
One targeted youth escaped the incident completely unhurt despite being actively chased a…: One targeted youth escaped the incident completely unhurt despite being actively chased alongside the injured victim.

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In short

The altercation took place on Chalford Road around 08:50 GMT on Friday when two individuals pursued a pair of youths. A 17-year-old victim suffered a superficial injury from the bladed weapon, while another boy managed to escape unharmed. Suspects aged 18 and 19 were apprehended on offenses including affray and assault, while nearby schools enforced strict safety protocols.

Key Points

Both young men suspected in the Friday morning armed assault remain in police custody.: Both young men suspected in the Friday morning armed assault remain in police custody.
The morning violence on Chalford Road prompted prolonged safety lockdowns at two neighbor…: The morning violence on Chalford Road prompted prolonged safety lockdowns at two neighboring local educational facilities.
One targeted youth escaped the incident completely unhurt despite being actively chased a…: One targeted youth escaped the incident completely unhurt despite being actively chased alongside the injured victim.

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