Police have arrested a 15-year-old girl after an alleged stabbing at a school in Orange in central New South Wales.
Officers were called to Canobolas Rural Technology high school about 1pm on Monday where they found a 16-year-old girl suffering stab wounds to her chest and arm.
The girl was treated by NSW ambulance paramedics and taken to Orange hospital in a stable condition. Her injuries were not life-threatening, Supt Brendan Gorman told reporters.
He said a 15-year-old girl was arrested and taken to Orange police station where she was assisting with inquiries. A crime scene was established as investigations continued, Gorman said.
The school was temporarily placed in lockdown on Monday for the security and safety of other students.
“It’s very concerning for police and we encourage people to talk to their children about safety,” the superintendent said of the alleged attack.
“Knives are lethal, they should not be carrying knives. They shouldn’t be using knives in any way shape or form – other than to cut food.”
Gorman didn’t have any details on the possible motivation or the type of knife allegedly used.
A spokesperson for the NSW education department said the school was placed in lockdown for a short period as a safety precaution and staff provided first aid to the injured girl.
“Wellbeing supports are in place for all staff and students. As this is a NSW police matter, it would be inappropriate to comment further.”
