10-year-old stabbed in NSW




A 10-year-old girl has been stabbed at a primary school in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, on Wednesday, August 24th, 2023.
The incident occurred around 9am at a school in Sydney's west. The girl was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
It is believed the girl was stabbed with a pair of scissors by another student.
A 11-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The boy appeared in a children's court and was granted bail.
The incident has shocked the local community.
"It's just heartbreaking," said one parent. "I can't believe this has happened at our school."
The school has been closed for the day and counselling is being offered to students and staff.
"We are deeply concerned about the incident that occurred at our school today," said the school principal in a statement. "We are working with the police to investigate the matter."
The incident is a reminder of the importance of school safety.
"We need to make sure our schools are safe places for our children," said one expert. "This incident shows that we need to be vigilant and take all necessary steps to prevent these kinds of tragedies from happening."
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.