KUCHING: A teacher was injured while trying to wrest a sharp object from a student at an international school here this morning.
In a notice to parents, guardians, staff and students, the school said the incident was isolated and no other injuries were reported.
The student was subdued before being taken to the principal's office and placed under supervision.
Police arrived shortly after and contacted the student's parents.
The injured teacher received treatment after the school called an ambulance before being taken to hospital.
All students were immediately evacuated to ensure their safety.
The school said the student had not approached other students and that no students were in danger throughout the incident.
It reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of students and staff, as well as open communication to ensure the school community received accurate information.
Sarawak acting police commissioner Deputy Commissioner Saifullizan Ishak confirmed the incident in a statement, saying a penknife, rather than an axe, was involved, Dayak Daily reported.
He issued the clarification following the circulation of a viral video allegedly of the incident, in which an axe was seen.
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