Year 8 stabbed at Canberra school, attacker still missing
A year 8 student at Lanyon High School was stabbed in the hand; the alleged attacker fled and remains at large.
The incident occurred about 10.30am on Thursday, October 22, at the school on Heidelberg Street in Conder. The injured student was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police recovered the edged weapon allegedly used in the attack. ACT Policing said the accused student fled the scene.
Education Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith told parliament the school has been in contact with families and that police are managing the response. The school is described as a place that should be safe for all students and staff.
- Year 8 student
- Year and grade
- Stabbed in hand, non-life-threatening
- Injury severity
- Alleged attacker fled, remains at large
- Suspect status
Why it mattersSchool safety is at stake while police search for the alleged attacker, and the wider school community needs reassurance.
AustraliaAn incident of violence inside a Canberra high school raises concerns about student safety and security in ACT schools.
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