Woman, 34, arrested after man stabbed outside school in front of ‘shocked’ pupils.

Police are continuing to question a woman after a man was stabbed outside a north London primary school in front of pupils at pick-up time.

Officers were called to Capel Manor Primary School in Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, to reports of a man in his 40s suffering a stab wound at 3.15pm on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene, being suspected of grievous bodily harm. She remains in police custody.

The children left “shaken and upset” were kept in the building until 4.30pm before being allowed home.

The Metropolitan Police say no pupils or staff were involved in the incident and inquiries are continuing into the circumstances.

The victim was transported to the hospital by paramedics, and his condition is not life-threatening, say the forces.

Capel Manor Primary School, which has 380 pupils aged four to 11, is rated good by Ofsted.

In a statement, principal Marianne Enchill-Balogun told the Standard: “The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our absolute priority. I can confirm that no children or staff were involved in yesterday’s incident or put in any danger at any time.

“We are in close contact with parents and school has opened as normal today to maintain a regular routine for our students and not disrupt their education.

“We are also working closely with partners, including the police and the council, to ensure all necessary safeguards and support are in place.”

Ms Enchill-Balogun says on the school’s website: “Capel Manor is a rich and dynamic learning environment.

“Our caring ethos is underpinned by strong moral values ​​that guide our thoughts, remind us how to behave and let us know what is important in life.

“As a result, we are rewarded with happy, enthusiastic children who really enjoy coming to school.

“Visitors to the school will see our values ​​in action through the respect and support shown by all members of our school community.”

Scotland Yard said: “Police were called at approximately 3.15pm on Tuesday 6 February to reports of a man stabbed at a school in Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield.

“Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a man, aged in his 40s, suffering from a stab wound – he was taken to hospital for treatment. His condition is not life-threatening.

“A 34-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH and remains in custody.

“No students or staff from the school were involved in this incident.

“Enquiries into the circumstances are continuing.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting CAD4398/6Feb, or the independent charity Those who stop crimes anonymously on 0800 555 111.