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Two Gloucester men held over alleged sword attack near schools
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Two Gloucester men, aged 19 and 18, have been arrested in connection with an alleged sword attack near two schools. The arrests are the latest development in a police investigation into an incident that prompted a lockdown and a search for two suspects.
A 17-year-old suffered a superficial wound believed to have been caused by a sword after two males chased two boys on Friday morning; the other boy was not physically injured. The 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray, while the 18-year-old, who handed himself in, was also arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. Both remain in custody for questioning. A woman previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail.
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In short
- Two Gloucester men have been arrested after an alleged sword attack.
- A 17-year-old suffered a superficial wound near two schools.
- Both suspects remain in police custody as enquiries continue.
How this story developed
- 1 hour ago Police specified that the 18-year-old is also suspected of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray, charges not listed in the earlier report.
- 2 hours ago Police arrested two Gloucester men, aged 19 and 18, over an alleged sword attack near two schools that left a 17-year-old with a superficial wound and prompted a lockdown and manhunt.
Full account
Two men from Gloucester have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was injured in an alleged sword attack near schools in Tuffley. Gloucestershire Police said officers were called to Chalford Road shortly after 8.50am on Friday, following reports that two males were chasing two boys. One teenager suffered a superficial wound believed to have been caused by a sword; the second boy was not physically injured.
Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested overnight on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray. An 18-year-old man later handed himself in and was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray. Both remain in custody for questioning. A woman previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was released on bail while enquiries continue.
The incident prompted an armed police response and a search for two suspects, one reportedly seen with a long-bladed object. St Peter’s High School and Willow Primary Academy were among the schools reported to have gone into lockdown. Pupils at St Peter’s were kept inside for around two to three hours, and were later sent home. Parents and pupils described feeling frightened and distressed as they waited for the situation to be resolved.
A video circulating on social media appeared to show a person in dark clothing and a face covering holding a curved sword, though the reports do not establish who was depicted or whether the footage is connected to the arrests. Police are continuing their investigation and have appealed for information.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
Source 1 specifically names St Peter’s High School and Willow Primary Academy as locked down; Source 2 says five schools in the area were placed into lockdown.
Source 2 describes the alleged weapon as a “long-bladed” item in police accounts and separately mentions social media footage apparently showing a curved sword. Source 1 focuses on the reported sword and the wound believed to have been caused by it.
Source 1 includes a St Peter’s pupil’s account and a parent’s reaction. Source 2 gives more detail about parents’ concerns and pupils’ experience, as well as the video circulating online.
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- Two Gloucester men held over alleged sword attack near schoolsGB News
- Police arrest two teenagers, 19 and 18, after 17-year-old was injured in sword attack outside schoolDaily Mail
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Explained simply
Gloucester is a city in south-west England, where schools and nearby streets can be busy with pupils during the morning. A reported attack involving a sword led police to search the area, while two schools kept pupils inside as a precaution.
Police are investigating an allegation that two boys were chased and one was hurt; the other was not injured. The investigation concerns possible assault, affray and possession of a weapon, and police have also examined whether someone may have helped an offender. An arrest is not a finding of guilt, and the allegations have yet to be tested in court.
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Originally published by GB News as “Two teenagers arrested over sword attack near Catholic school”.