Student allegedly stabbed at a Canberra high school, suspect at large

A Canberra high school student has been taken to hospital after an alleged stabbing about 10.30am.

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ACT Policing was called to Lanyon High School on Heidelberg Street in Conder on Thursday morning, October 22.

Lanyon High School. Picture by Keegan Carroll

It was reported a student was allegedly wounded in the hand by another student at the school.

Police said the student's injuries were non-life-threatening and paramedics took the young person to hospital.

A police team has recovered the edged weapon allegedly used in the incident.

The accused student fled the scene and remains at large, ACT Policing have said.

Anyone with information about this incident has asked to contact Crime Stoppers ACT quoting P2496908

Education Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith disclosed the incident in the Legislative Assembly after questions from Opposition Leader Mark Parton.

Mr Parton asked if a year 8 student at Lanyon High School was allegedly stabbed with a knife on Thursday morning, how the family was being supported and the minister's advice for the school community.

"ACT Policing were called to the school, and they have been managing the response to the incident," Ms Stephen-Smith said.

The minister said ACT Policing was managing the response to the incident which had resulted in a student requiring emergency medical support.

"My thoughts are obviously with that student and their family," Ms Stephen-Smith said.

"Schools should be a safe place for everyone, students and staff. The school has been in contact with families about this incident."

More to come.

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