14-year-old charged over stabbing at Lanyon High School
A 14-year-old appeared in ACT Children's Court charged with stabbing another student at Lanyon High School.
The boy, whose name is suppressed due to his age, faced court Friday charged with intentionally wounding, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possessing an offensive weapon with intent. Police allege the attack happened Thursday about 10.20am at Lanyon High School.
The boy allegedly punched another student multiple times, pulled a 20 to 30cm knife, lunged and stabbed the student in the hand, then threw the knife as he fled. The injured student was taken to hospital.
The alleged attacker left but handed himself in to City Police Station about 9.00pm and was arrested. Police said he was on bail for unrelated offences at the time.
- Lanyon High School, Thursday about 10:20am
- Attack location and time
- 20 to 30-centimetre knife
- Weapon size
Why it mattersThe incident raises serious concerns about violence in schools and the management of young offenders already in the justice system.
AustraliaParents and students in Canberra are affected; the case highlights questions about school safety and youth justice in the ACT.
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