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Two young men charged after stabbing near Canberra school
Police say two young men aged 18 and 19 were charged after a stabbing near Lake Tuggeranong College in Canberra's south.
They allege the men confronted a teenager they knew in a car park near the school on Monday afternoon.
The student was allegedly stabbed in the arm and hand during the altercation.
Police say there was a struggle over the knife, and the 18-year-old also suffered an arm injury.
The school said the student was doing well and receiving medical care, and that support was available for students who were upset.
The pair face several charges, including affray and offences involving bodily harm; the 18-year-old also faces a charge of endangering life with an offensive weapon.
They are expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Two young men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged after a stabbing near Lake Tuggeranong College in Canberra.
Police allege the pair confronted a teenage student known to them in a nearby car park at about 1:30pm on Monday.
The student was allegedly stabbed in the arm and hand.
Police said the 18-year-old also suffered an arm injury during a struggle for the knife.
The pair are expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.
- Who
- Two young men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged. The alleged victim was a teenage student known to them.
- What
- Police allege the teenager was stabbed in the arm and hand during an altercation.
- When
- About 1:30pm on Monday afternoon.
- Where
- A car park near Lake Tuggeranong College in Canberra's south.
- Why
- Police allege the men confronted the teenager, but a motive is not stated.
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Police received a report of an altercation in a car park near Lake Tuggeranong College.
Police allege the two young men confronted a teenage student and the student was stabbed.
The pair were arrested.
The pair were expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court.
- Ages
- 18 and 19
- Location
- Car park near Lake Tuggeranong College, Canberra
- Approximate time
- About 1:30pm on Monday
- Victim's injuries
- Allegedly stabbed in the arm and hand
- 18-year-old's injury
- Arm injury during a struggle for the knife
What people are saying
The student involved is doing well and is receiving medical care.
We understand that witnessing or hearing about an incident like this may be upsetting for some students.