Lanyon High School student allegedly stabbed in Canberra

A 14-year-old boy has appeared in the ACT Childrens Court following an alleged stabbing at Lanyon High School in Conder on Thursday, October 22.

According to ACT Policing, the incident occurred around 10:20 am when the teenager allegedly punched a Year 8 student in the head before using a 20 to 30 cm knife to stab the victim in the hand. The student was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police also reported that the knife was thrown toward the victim's head as he fled the scene.

The suspect, who was reportedly subject to previous bail conditions, was arrested later that evening at a police station. He has been charged with intentionally wounding, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possessing an offensive weapon with intent. He was remanded in custody and is expected to apply for bail on October 27.