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Arrest after pupil is allegedly attacked with hammer at Arnold school

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A teenage boy has been arrested following an assault at an Arnold school.

Officers were called to Redhill Academy, Arnold, shortly after 9.45am on Monday (20 January) after a pupil suffered a head injury.

The victim had allegedly been hit with a hammer.

He was taken to hospital for treatment and his injuries aren’t believed to be life-altering.

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A 15-year-old boy was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.

He remains in police custody.

Sergeant Richard Craig, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“We treat all reports involving weapons and violence with the utmost seriousness.

“A suspect has been arrested and we are now working to understand exactly what happened.”

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