Scots girl, 16, charged after 'entering school and attacking three teachers and pupil'
12.05.2023 - 16:05
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A 16-year-old girl has been charged after three teachers were injured following an alleged attack at a Scots school on Friday. Emergency services rushed to Johnstone High School shortly before 11am after the girl, believed to be a former pupil, allegedly assaulted the members of staff and a another pupil.
The three female teachers - aged 59, 48, 34 - were taken to Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley for treatment to minor injuries. A 14-year-old pupil also sustained minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
The 16-year-old girl was quickly traced in connection with the incident and officers have confirmed she has now been charged. No weapons were used during the alleged attack. The teenager will be reported to the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration.
Earlier today, a Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: “There was an incident at Johnstone High School today involving a former pupil. A pupil and three teachers were injured and received appropriate medical treatment.
“Police Scotland attended immediately and the individual involved has been traced, with enquiries ongoing. The school continued to operate as normal and senior staff are providing any support needed to staff and pupils impacted by this incident.”
In a letter, the director of children's services at Renfrewshire Council, Steven Quinn, said: "You may be aware of an incident at Johnstone High School earlier today. I am writing to you to provide some information and to reassure you that all pupils are safe and well.
"The incident occurred this morning when a former pupil entered the school. Three teachers and one pupil were injured and have received appropriate medical treatment. I would like to make clear – contrary to what may be on social
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