Boy who stabbed 8yo at Brentwood Park Primary School will not be charged
An 11-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed a younger student in a Melbourne primary school classroom will not be charged by police because he is too young.
A police spokesman said the boy was under the age of criminal responsibility and would not face charges.
“Victoria Police continues to work with government partners to ensure everyone involved is supported,” a spokesman said.
The incident took place at Brentwood Park Primary School at around 09:00 on Thursday.
Emergency services treated a female staff member with minor injuries and an 8-year-old boy with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the Herald Sun newspaper, in an e-mail sent to parents, it was stated that an older student entered the first class with a toy gun and a bladed weapon, behaved dangerously and made threats.
The primary school and neighboring Kambrya College were quarantined while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
A Department for Education spokesman told media the school had put safety procedures in place and police and paramedics attended the incident.
“We support both staff and students and provide additional health supports to those who need them,” a spokesperson said.
It was learned that the child was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
