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An 11-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital after she was stabbed before school in north Manchester.
The schoolgirl, from Co-op Academy in Blackley, was attacked off-site near the premises on Chapel Lane today ( March 28 ).
Police have arrested a 12-year-old boy on suspicion of assault following the incident which took place shortly after 8am.
Officers found the girl suffering from a "small laceration to the top of her shoulder" following the stabbing.
Authorities have confirmed that the victim has since been discharged.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 8.30am this morning, police were called to a report of a stabbing on Chapel Lane, Blackley.
"Officers attended and located an 11-year-old girl with a small laceration to the top of her shoulder.
"She was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since been discharged. A 12-year-old has since been arrested on suspicion of assault. Enquiries are on-going."
A police van was pictured outside the school on Plant Hill Road on Monday morning.
A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We have attended a police incident at the school following a call at 8.22am and have taken a female patient to hospital."
A spokesperson for the Co-op Academy said: "We can confirm an incident occurred off-site today before school this morning. All involved are being looked after and supported.
"As this is the subject of an on-going police investigation it would be inappropriate to comment further."
A message sent to parents by the school, which has been seen by the Manchester Evening News, said the incident had been 'dealt with quickly and appropriately. It added: "We appreciate the concern from parents and carers and we have communicated as soon as we can after ensuring the safety of all students."
Anyone with information is urged to contact PC 18631 on 101 quoting log number 669 of March 28.
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