Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after Manchester school knife attack

A 14-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following a knife attack at a school in Manchester. While counter-terror police are leading the investigation, the incident has not been officially classified as terrorism.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant concerns regarding school safety and youth violence in the UK.
Image caption, Two pupils and a teacher were hurt at the school on Plant Hill Road in the Blackley area
The article provides factual reporting on police charges and official statements without sensationalism.
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