Second teenager hands himself in after 'sword attack' near school

7 Nov 2026 • 7:44 PM MYT
The Independent
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Second teenager hands himself in after 'sword attack' near school

  • Two teenagers aged 18 and 19 have been arrested following a sword attack near a Catholic school in Gloucester.
  • Police were called on Friday morning to reports two 17-year-old boys were chased by two males, one of whom was armed with a sword.
  • One 17-year-old sustained a superficial wound from the weapon, whilst the second boy escaped without physical injuries.
  • Armed police searched the scene after the suspects fled, resulting in an overnight arrest and an 18-year-old handing himself in on Saturday.
  • A woman previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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