Investigation continues after pupil assaulted at Cambridgeshire school

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 09:19 · Archive

Police are investigating an assault on a 13-year-old boy at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris on 23 September.

Police received a report of an assault at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris on Wednesday 23 September, with the incident said to have taken place earlier that day. The victim, a 13-year-old boy in Year 9, attended hospital for treatment to his injuries. Cambridgeshire Constabulary recorded a crime for grievous bodily harm.

The Active Learning Trust, which runs the college, said in a statement that staff 'responded quickly and appropriately' and gave 'care and support to the injured student'. The trust's pastoral team has been supporting students following the incident and will continue to offer reassurance as required.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary confirmed on Thursday 8 October, more than two weeks after the assault, that the investigation remains ongoing. The trust said it would 'co-operate fully with the police and their investigation into this matter'.

How it is being reported

• Police latest after pupil 'assaulted' at Cambridgeshire schoolAn investigation launched after a student was "assaulted" at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris remains ongoing after more than two weeks.Ely Standard · 9 Oct, 08:04
• Police latest after pupil 'assaulted' at Cambridgeshire schoolAn investigation launched after a student was "assaulted" at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris remains ongoing after more than two weeks.Cambs Times · 9 Oct, 08:04

In this story: Cromwell Community College · Chatteris · Active Learning Trust · Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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