Romford pupil found with knife in schoolbag
Published:
9:00 AM March 31, 2011
Updated:
12:06 PM October 13, 2020
An 11-year-old boy was found in school with a knife in his bag.
The boy, who attends Marshalls Park School, in Petits Lane, Romford, was at school when it is understood that he mentioned that he had a knife in his bag to another pupil.
A teacher overheard and searched his bag.
A Havering Council spokesman said: “There was an isolated incident which was dealt with immediately.
“The appropriate disciplinary procedures were in place to deal with the pupil involved.”
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Romford Safer Neighbourhood Team was told about the incident by the school.
A police spokeswoman confirmed officers were asked for advice and the school was dealing with the incident internally.
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