Three held after boy hurt in sword attack near Gloucester school

The trio – who are all from Gloucester – remain in police custody for questioning.

Two men, one with a sword, had been seen chasing two boys, according to police on Friday.

Armed officers attended the scene to search for the suspects who reportedly fled on foot.

Police said the 17-year-old suffered a “superficial wound believed to have been caused by the sword”.

The other boy involved was not injured.