London School Terror: 13-Year-Old Stabs Two While Shouting “Allahu Akbar”

A serious London school stabbing incident unfolded on 10 February at Kingsbury High School in north-west London. A 13-year-old boy allegedly stabbed two classmates inside a science classroom, has left two young boys fighting for their lives and the local community in a state of shock.

According to local reports, the attacker yelled “Allahu Akbar” before striking his targets, aged 12 and 13.

The Attack

The incident occurred during the afternoon at the school’s Bacon Lane campus. Details from the scene suggest a calculated and brutal assault:

• The Victims: A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were targeted. One victim was reportedly stabbed while heroically attempting to sound the fire alarm to warn others.

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• Critical Injuries: Both victims were rushed to the hospital; one was prioritized for a major trauma center due to the severity of his wounds.

• The Escape and Capture: The perpetrator fled the campus immediately after the stabbing but was apprehended by police later that afternoon following “urgent inquiries.”

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Counter-Terrorism Units Take the Lead

While the Metropolitan Police have not yet formally declared this a “terrorist incident,” the investigation has been handed over to Counter Terrorism Policing London.

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams stated: “Due to the surrounding circumstances, the investigation is now being led by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing. We are keeping an open mind as to the motivation, but we are working at pace to establish the full circumstances.”

The involvement of anti-terror units, combined with the reported religious shouting, has raised serious questions about radicalization among minors in the UK.

The Global Pattern of Radicalism

This attack serves as a grim reminder of the growing threat of radicalization within schools. The use of the “Allahu Akbar” war cry during an attack on children highlights a dangerous trend where radical ideologies are being weaponized by even the youngest members of society.