Knaresborough school incident

Update: The 16-year-old girl who was arrested on Monday evening on suspicion of affray, has since been released on conditional police bail while the investigation continues. 

Update 11.34 - A further arrest was made in ralation to this incident last night (Monday 20 March 2023). A 16-year-old girl was arrested on suspision of affray. She currently remains in police custody. 

The teenager who was arrested for assault and criminal damage has since been released on police bail.

The two teenage girls who were arrested for breach of the peace were de-arrested and taken home. They will be interviewed at a later date. 

Original Update

Police were called to King James’s School, King James Road, Knaresborough, at 3.10pm on Monday (20 March 2023) following reports of a disturbance involving a group of youths.

Officers attended and arrested a teenage girl for an alleged assault on a female member of staff and criminal damage. She has been taken into custody for questioning.

Two other teenage girls were arrested to prevent a breach of the peace.

None of those arrested attend King James’s School.

Enquiries are ongoing to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information can make a report via the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, option 1.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Please quote reference 12230050161 when providing details.