By MATT STRUDWICK, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:23 BST, 24 September 2025 | Updated: 15:55 BST, 24 September 2025 72 shares
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after a student was allegedly attacked with a machete. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested yesterday at his home address following an incident at Royal Leamington Spa College, in Warwickshire, which police described as 'terrifying'. The boy, from Warwick, has now been charged with affray and possession of a blade on a school or further education premises.He has also been charged with threatening a person with a blade on a school or further education premises. The youngster is set to appear at Coventry magistrates' court this afternoon. No one was injured in the alleged attack, and police believe it was an isolated incident. Chief Inspector Simon Ryan, policing commander for South Warwickshire, said: 'Thank you to the local community for your patience and support while we managed the incident yesterday, which resulted in a heightened emergency services presence around the college. 'We recognise the concerns that the incident has raised but can reassure people that it was an isolated incident.'We're aware of footage circulating on social media, and this is forming part of our ongoing enquiries.'Two other boys who were arrested outside the college in a separate incident on suspicion of violent disorder have been released on bail. A 17-year-old boy has been charged after a student was attacked with a machete at Royal Leamington Spa College (pictured), in WarwickshireCh Insp Ryan added: 'Suspects and victims under the age of 18 are automatically given anonymity. 'Any attempt to breach this could compromise legal proceedings, so we ask people to refrain from sharing things on social media that could identify those involved.'The college announced yesterday it had gone into lockdown following advice from police.'We’d like to thank students, staff and parents for their patience and cooperation during this time,' the college said in a message posted on its website. 'The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff are of utmost importance to us, and we will continue to work with external agencies to ensure our campuses are a safe place to study and work.'
