Hunt on for teen after two boys stabbed at school

An urgent search is taking place for a teenager suspected of stabbing two boys who were injured at a school in north London, the Met Police has said.

Officers were called to Kingsbury High School at about 12:40 GMT following reports a 13-year-old boy had been stabbed.

Police said they were later made aware that a second victim, a 12-year-old boy, had also been stabbed at the scene.

Both boys were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, with one taken to a major trauma centre as a priority. Police said they were awaiting an update on their condition.

Det Ch Supt Luke Williams said the stabbings would cause "considerable concern" locally.

"We want to reassure local students, parents and residents that we have deployed significant resources to the area and are doing everything we can to locate the suspect," he said.

Williams added: "Our thoughts are with the injured boys and I want to thank the paramedics and doctors who are providing them both with care."

Kingsbury High School said in a statement: "We want to make you aware that there has been a serious incident at Kingsbury High School today.

"We are working closely with the relevant authorities and following all necessary procedures.

"The situation is now under control, and we have already spoken directly with the parents and carers of the students involved.

"We understand that this will be concerning. At present, it is not possible to enter or leave the school site while the response continues. We will provide further updates as soon as we are able to share confirmed information."