A school in Sydney, Australia, was placed on lockdown after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed and taken to the hospital. Emergency services were dispatched to the school on Rowley Road in South Granville around 10:15 a.m. on August 19, 2026, following reports of an injured student.
Police stated the injured boy sustained a cut to his abdomen. He received treatment at the scene before being transported to a hospital, where he is in stable condition. The school is identified as Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School.
Another 14-year-old male student was apprehended at the scene and taken into police custody. A knife was discovered and secured by authorities for further analysis.
"Police remain on scene working with staff at the school; no further incidents have been reported, and all students are reported to be safe," a statement from NSW Police read. Detectives are currently interviewing individuals involved as the investigation continues.