Boy arrested after alleged hammer attack at school
Police said officers were called to the school on Monday morning
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A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after an alleged assault involving a hammer at a school.
Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to Redhill Academy, in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, after reports a pupil had been hit with a hammer at about 09:45 GMT on Monday.
The boy was taken to hospital for treatment for head injuries which were not believed to be life-altering, police added.
A 15-year-old was arrested at the scene and also detained on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, and is being held in custody.
Sgt Richard Craig, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We treat all reports involving weapons and violence with the utmost seriousness."
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