Post by Taxigirl on Nov 4, 2003 18:19:13 GMT
A 14-year-old Lincolnshire school boy has died after a fight at a school.
The fight broke out at about 1000 GMT on Tuesday between two boys at the Birkbeck School and Community Arts College, North Somercotes near Louth, in which it is understood the victim was stabbed.
Police say the boy, who has not been named, was taken by air ambulance to Grimsby hospital but he died soon after.
Inspector Lee Freeman confirmed a 15-year-old pupil had been arrested and is being questioned at Skegness police station.
It is understood a knife was involved in the incident but police have refused to confirm the cause of death.
The school has been closed and is expected to remain closed on Wednesday.
Children were taken from the school, which has only 276 pupils, in coaches or were collected by parents.
The incident is believed to have been in the school buildings rather than in the grounds.
Inspector Freeman said: "Chief Constable Tony Lake, who was in the division, visited the school and has spoken to the headmaster.
"He has expressed on behalf of the force and all my staff the sympathies and thoughts for the victim, his family and friends and all the pupils at the school.
"This is a very traumatic time for both the community and those who know the victim and we look forward to supporting them."
The area has been sealed off and preserved for forensic examination.
Floral tribute
Pupils who witnessed the incident are to be interviewed by specially trained officers under the vulnerable witness scheme.
A team of councillors have been brought into talk to those who feel they need help.
A post mortem will take place later on Tuesday but details will not be released until Wednesday.
Bouquets of flowers have started to be left on the lawn in front of the school.
One parent said: "I think it is a disgrace, and that is all there is to it."