Boy taken to hospital after attack at Birmingham primary school as staff launch 'immediate probe'

A boy was taken to hospital after he was attacked by another child at a Birmingham primary school. An ambulance rushed to Mere Green Primary School in Sutton Coldfield and an 'immediate investigation' was launched.

The pupil was understood to have been attacked at school finishing time on Tuesday, December 3. Paramedics found the boy with 'potentially serious injuries' as they rushed to the school at around 3.30pm.

He was taken from the Mere Green Road school to Good Hope Hospital. A spokesman for the school branded the incident a "one-off" and said staff were speaking to children, families and staff to understand what happened.

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A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to an incident at an address on Mere Green Road in Sutton Coldfield at around 3.30pm and sent an ambulance to the scene. On arrival, crews found a boy with potentially serious injuries and, following treatment from ambulance staff, was conveyed to Good Hope Hospital."

The school said the incident had "resulted in sanctions" for the boy involved - who was said to have had no known history of conflict with the other child. A spokesperson for Mere Green Primary School said: “We can confirm an incident occurred which represented a breach of our behaviour policy and resulted in sanctions.

“The school followed the procedures set out in our safeguarding and behavioural policies, including calling West Midlands Ambulance Service. The school also launched an immediate investigation, speaking to the children involved as well as their families and to staff, to properly understand the circumstances behind the incident.

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“This established there was no known history of conflict between the two children, and it was a one-off incident. There is no indication it represented a pattern of bullying.

“We have also been carrying out the necessary risk assessments and have been in contact with the families of both children and continue to have an open dialogue with them. Mere Green Primary School is committed to preventing bullying and creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students and has set protocols in place to deal with incidents like this when they happen.”