A 13-year old girl was arrested and two pupils taken to hospital following a \u201cgas release from an aerosol can” at St Paul\u2019s RC High School in Wythenshawe<\/p>\n
Following the incident emergency services attended the school, including a specialist hazardous response team and advanced paramedics. <\/p>\n
Firefighters used specialist breathing equipment and gas detectors to assess the scene<\/p>\n
Road closures were also put in place around the school as a safety measure<\/p>\n
Moe than 100 potential patients were accessed by paramedics following the incident and two pupils were taken to hospital with minor breathing difficulties.<\/p>\n
A major incident was declared by North West ambulance service due to the \u201cnumber of potential casualties and the resources needed at the scene\u201d, but this was stood down just three hours later<\/p>\n
The 13 year old girl is being held on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.<\/p>\n
\n#UPDATE<\/a> | Following an incident earlier today involving the release of gas from an aerosol can at a school on Firbank Road, Manchester we can confirm a 13y\/o girl has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a section 5 offensive weapon.<\/p>\n
\t\tShe currently remains in custody. pic.twitter.com\/TMwQ8CS3td<\/a><\/p>\n
\t\u2014 GMP Wythenshawe (@GMPWythenshawe) February 16, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n