Thousands of pupils expelled for using weapons including knives, machetes and BB guns in the classroom

THOUSANDS of pupils have been kicked out for using weapons in the classroom, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.

In 2022, 549 were expelled and 13,170 were suspended for violence or threats with weapons.

Thousands of pupils have been booted from school for using weapons in the classroomPYMCA

Some were as young as four and still in reception classes, although the average age was 14.

In North Yorks, a student waved a butter knife.

Another in Manchester was carrying a pumpkin carving knife.