"We are aware that this incident will have caused concern
among students, parents, and staff at Thomas Knyvett College, as well as the
wider community. We would like to reassure you that an investigation is
underway, five arrests have been made in connection with this incident, and we
are working closely with Thomas Knyvett College as we investigate this matter.
We are also aware that several videos of this distressing
incident are circulating on social media. We ask that you do not share any
videos or images of this incident, but to submit them via the link below so
they can be considered as evidence in this investigation."
Inspector Maxine Cilia, Borough Commander for Spelthorne,
said, “I was shocked to see some of the video footage of this fight and the level
of violence from young people outside one of our local schools.
“Every school child should feel safe in the local community
and not the target of any kind of violence as they leave school premises.
“Surrey Police are now investigating this incident and gathering
further evidence with the full co-operation of the school.
“There will be extra patrols in this local area for
reassurance and to enable local people to speak with officers “
Police are appealing for any eyewitnesses or anyone with CCTV,
dashcam, helmet cam footage, or any images and videos on their mobile phones to
get in touch.
