TWO students have been rushed to hospital after a 1am 'attack' at a £41k private school – with a 16-year-old boy arrested.
The two pupils were among three injured at Blundell's School, with police rushing to the boarding houses in Tiverton, Devon overnight.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Headmaster Bart Wielenga said that there will be a police presence around the Petergate boarding house for "some time".
The incident is being investigated with police, with parents and pupils warned not to speculate on social media.
There is no ongoing threat or concern to pupils.
Blundell's School has declined to comment.
Devon and Cornwall police were called at around 1am on Friday June 9 to a building on the site of Blundell’s School in Tiverton following reports of a serious assault.
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It was reported that three people including two students had been assaulted and had suffered multiple serious injuries.
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Superintendent Antony Hart, Local Policing Commander said: “This is a very traumatic incident for those involved and the wider school community and we will continue to work closely with the school, providing support to those involved.
“At this time it is understood that all parties involved are linked to the school.
"I am keen to reassure the community that there is no wider risk and we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.
“Throughout the day we will continue with searches and enquiries in the vicinity of the school while we are in the early stage of our investigation.”
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