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Stabbing at Southland Boys High School

Detective Sergeant Sean Cairns:

A 14-year-old male has been remanded in custody following an incident at Southland Boys’ High School.

Another male student was stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors shortly before 2pm yesterday.

The injuries are not life-threatening and he is recovering well in hospital.

The 14-year-old appeared in Invercargill Youth Court this morning charged with Wounding with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm.

Enquiries are ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

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