Teenager, 19, is arrested after ten children were attacked on their way to school as boy, 14, is taken to hospital

  • The 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault following the incident
  • Youngsters thought to be pupils of a secondary school called Wardle Academy
  • The incident was reported in village of Wardle, Greater Manchester, at 8.35amA teenager has been arrested after ten children were assaulted on their way to school on Friday while a 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with minor injuries. 

    The 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault after emergency services were called to reports of an incident in the village of Wardle, Greater Manchester, at 8.35am.The youngsters are thought to be pupils of a secondary school called Wardle Academy, Rochdale, and it is understood none of them suffered serious injuries.  

    The youngsters are thought to be pupils of a secondary school called Wardle Academy. (pictured) and it is understood none of them suffered serious injuries

    The youngsters are thought to be pupils of a secondary school called Wardle Academy. (pictured) and it is understood none of them suffered serious injuries

    Headteacher Brendan Hesketh said in a statement: 'This morning Wardle experienced an incident which required the support of the police.

    'The incident has been dealt with and there will be an extended police presence in the area.

    'The incident occurred in the Wardle village but did involve some students on their way to the Academy.

    The youngsters are thought to be pupils of a secondary school called Wardle Academy, Rochdale, and it is understood none of them suffered serious injuries

    The youngsters are thought to be pupils of a secondary school called Wardle Academy, Rochdale, and it is understood none of them suffered serious injuries

    'The alleged assailant has been apprehended by the police and the Academy is supporting students and families that may have been involved.

    'The Academy is very grateful for the very effective way in which the police dealt with the situation.

    'If anyone has any information that will support student welfare or the police in their inquiries please contact us directly.'In a statement Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: 'Shortly after 8.35am this morning, Friday 11 December 2020, police were called to reports that a number of pupils had been assaulted outside Wardle Academy on Birch Road, Rochdale.

    In a statement Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: 'Shortly after 8.35am this morning, Friday 11 December 2020, police were called to reports that a number of pupils had been assaulted outside Wardle Academy on Birch Road, Rochdale'

    In a statement Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: 'Shortly after 8.35am this morning, Friday 11 December 2020, police were called to reports that a number of pupils had been assaulted outside Wardle Academy on Birch Road, Rochdale' 

    'Officers attended the scene and arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of assault.

    'It is believed 10 pupils were assaulted in the incident. A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.

    'Inquiries are ongoing. We are working closely with our partners to ensure those affected are supported.'

    Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8420 quoting reference 624 of 11/12/2020, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

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