Girl arrested after boy suffers knife wound at school

A teenage girl has been arrested after an alleged knife attack on a boy at school.

The incident happened at around 10am on Thursday in Dumfries and Galloway.

Police Scotland said the boy suffered a “superficial injury” in the incident.

Officers recovered a blade and the girl was arrested.

A report is to be sent to the procurator fiscal.

A Dumfries and Galloway Council spokesman said: “The incident was dealt with quickly and appropriately. The school operated normally for the rest of the day.

“Police Scotland is investigating the matter and a report is being prepared for the procurator fiscal.

“It would be wholly inappropriate for us to make any further comment.”

Local councillor John Martin said: “It’s a very rare occurrence and I just hope it won’t happen again.”