Bradford teacher stabbing: Full police statement

We have just arrested a 14-year-old male in connection with this offence and he is currently in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.

At around 8.55am today, police were contacted by the ambulance service who were attending a report of a member of staff having been stabbed at Dixons Kings Academy in Bradford.

The male teacher, aged 50, suffered a single stab wound to his stomach and was taken to hospital.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and his condition is currently described as stable.

His family are with him at his bedside.

There were a number of pupils who witnessed this incident, which took place in a classroom, and they are currently liaising with our specially trained officers who are obviously supporting them at this difficult time.

This is believed to be an isolated incident and the police are continuing inquiries to establish the facts.

I would like to reassure residents and staff that all necessary resources are being deployed to investigate this ongoing and clearly serious incident.