Wishaw pupil arrested over ‘knife attack’
The incident happened in Yarrow Crescent, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, before school started at about 8.50am last Tuesday.
The victim, also a 15-year-old boy, was taken to Wishaw General Hospital for treatment and has since been released.
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Hide AdPolice said inquiries are continuing but a 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the attack and is subject to a report to the Children’s Reporter.
A spokesman for North Lanarkshire Council said: “There was an incident on Tuesday October 21 involving two students, during which a knife was allegedly used.
“The incident took place outside school grounds and before the start of school.
“This was a serious incident and we immediately contacted the police.”